Mediterranaean Mosaic Side Table (Morocco)-Mediterranaean Mosaic Side Table (Morocco) MOSMedMosSideTablHalf Circle MOSMedMosSideTablHalf Circle

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Mediterranaean Mosaic Side Table (Morocco)

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Add some color to your home decor with this authentic Mediterranean style mosaic
Base features sturdy iron construction
Weighs approximately 80 pounds
Mosaic table top is created using ancient Zellige techniques (art of creating mosaics)
Tabletop measures: 30 inches wide x 24 inches deep
Base measures 32 inches high
Comes in two pieces no assembly required

Story Behind the Art

Although there are some women entering into this craft, Moroccan pottery is an art form predominantly practiced by men. Artisans range in age from teenagers to men in their late 60's. Pottery of this type is made in Safi, Morocco, a fishing town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Safi is known as one of the centers for this art and utilizes red clay to create the ceramic pottery. Clay is softened by hand, and formed using a potter's wheel which is powered by foot, using age old techniques. Pieces are dried in the sun then baked in kilns that are over 200 years old. All items are hand etched and painted. The artisans live comfortably but modestly. Most do not own automobiles but are able to walk to work due to the close proximity of their homes to the medina (center of town). Within the medina, there is a souk (market) where most of the artisans work. This is also the center of trade for each city.

The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

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WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.