Visitors to Marrakech will be amazed by the beauty and richness of Moroccan craftsmanship, which plays an essential role in Moroccan society. Moroccan craftsmanship reflect the rich culture and history of this country. Traditional hand sewing in particular, is one of the most attractive areas representing the creative expertise and skills of Moroccan artisans, who signed their positive and effective contribution to the development of this art retaining its style original.
In this article I will focus on some of the most famous types of traditional hand sewing and characteristics of this art and its uses.
There are several reasons why the traditional hand-stitched in Morocco is a very specific business and art. Firstly, dressmakers and tailors relay on the hands than most of their work, which is fundamentally based on an ancestral heritage styles, techniques and expertise. In addition, their work is characterized by its high quality, with a very refined virtuosity in their sewing, lace, embroidery. In addition, the use of basic materials designers of high quality, as well as many types of fine fabrics such as silk, cotton, velvet, satin, gold thread, etc.
There are two types of traditional hand sewing in Morocco. First, we find these specialized seamstresses in the manufacture of men's clothing. The holding of the most common men are the famous "jilbab", a long dress that can be developed in different colors and fabrics, including cotton for everyday use, and linen or wool for warmer or colder places ( ie the Atlas Mountains), respectively. In some regions, the color indicates the jilbab Vital carrier.
There is another type of seamstresses who work in the preparation of women's clothes, including "Djellaba" too many women, which is used as a dress everyday and takes deferent colors and fabrics too.'s "Kaftan "is one of the most famous original traditional clothing of Morocco and has an international dimension. Kaftans are often used for special occasions and celebrations such as weddings, baby showers or engagement parties. Today, there are Many types of caftans that are much more modern and trendy, and there are many designers who have developed their design many new and interesting ways.
Seamstresses use many techniques to prepare their clothes. For example, "Sfifa" is one of the favorite types of holding dress for women in fine fabrics woven. This and other types of sewing can take many colors to suit the color of the fabric and are many models that can be large or small. There is also the "Dfira" meaning "braid", which is placed in the center of the Sfifa, and "Loocad", which means "nodes," which are also used to decorate the "Sfifa".
There are many other types of techniques, fabrics and styles used by traditional designers in Marrakech. Traditional hand sewing is an important and fertile field where visitors can appreciate and enjoy the charm and beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship, which is a clear mirror that reflects the unique skills of Moroccan artisans. This art represents the rich and the immense cultural, historical and artistic wealth of this country identity.
If you want to learn more about this fascinating art, I invite you to come to Marrakech and visit the largest souk in Morocco where you will find all kinds of handmade clothes and traditional clothing. For your accommodation, the ocher city welcomes you with open some of the best riads in Marrakech arm. You can rent a riad in Morocco for your holidays, a riad with swimming pool and all the amenities in one of the most fascinating, charming and delightful cities in the world.
Siham Ben Cheikh studied in the special center for the blind Organisation Alaouite Pour La Protection Des Blind in Taroudant, Morocco. She received her BA in English Literature from the Mohammed VI High School in Ouarzazate, DEUG his Honours degree in English and BA degree in English from the University Ibn Zouhr and Communication Studies Certificate Association American Sea English International Academy in ISIAM, Agadir.
