Moroccan Home Decor

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After reading some of the other reviews I was a little unsure about ordering this produce. I took a chance and ordered it and I am very glad that I did. The lanterns I recieved are very sturdy and attractive. I am very happy with the quality of this product and with the timely manner in which they were delivered.

Much smaller than I expected - maybe I didn't check the measurements closely enough. Very light-weight, cheaply made. Not surprising - it was very in expensive too. Too small an opening to hold anything other than a votive candle.

I purchased two of these lanterns. Considering the price, they are quite nice. The door hinge on one of them was a little off, but I was able to adjust it. These are not heavy duty -- the metal is rather light --- but I think I'll get a few good years out of them. I've ordered some battery operated tea lights from Amazon thinking that I could use those in these lanterns rather than tea light candles.

The seller has adjusted the price, to allow for shipping cost of this fragile item. I'm ignoring the negative review that has nothing to do with the product and purchasing 2.

This looks so much better in the photographs. The glass is loose on one side, and the metal is VERY thin. Good for the price, but the price was cheap.

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I bought this as a gift for a friend and it came well packed and in perfect condition (I was worried about breakage). It's quite large in person and absolutely gorgeous. My friend loved it.

This moravian star will add charm to your home. Inviting lots of compliments from guests. Its bright cheery colors and beautiful shape is a great addition in any home.

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I love this product. It makes my hair smooth and shiny no matter what the weather is like. I have tried other brands of haircare products and keep coming back to this one.

I just received this product last Tuesday, and it is awesome, no lie! AS an African American woman I thought for sure this was just going to be another product that I wasted money on, but it was well worth the $50. I am transitioning from relaxers and my hair is healthier than it has ever been in years, but I had a problem seeing growth due to dryness and breakage of my ends. So I needed something to protect my ends and this stuff does the trick, when I first applied it I thought I applied too much because an hour later I touched my hair and it felt really greasy so I just knew my hair was going to be a greasy mess in the morning when I flat ironed it. But it wasn't it was soft silky and just unbelievable. I will be purchasing more, I know its expensive but for a healthy head of good growing hair it is well worth the purchase. I finally found a product that works well with my natural hair.

I was recommended this from my stylist and I admit, I was doubtful. My hair is very thick and tends to be on the coarse side. I have tried so many products to try to straighten my wavy hair without weighing it down or making it feel dry. If you use the correct amount for length of hair this makes your hair feel like silk. It may take a few tries to get the amount correct because if you overdo it just a little your hair will feel flat and kind of weighed down. Once you have the correct amount to use worked out you will be totally addicted to this stuff!

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This is the best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used. I have dry,fluffy and frizzy hair. No matter how short or long my hair has been in the last few yesr...this product always works. It tames every kind if hair without making your hair look thin and balding...AWSOME FOR MEN AS WELL!

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Just received my Moroccan teapot, and sadly, the craftsmanship of this teapot is rather shoddy. Apparently, the one received was damaged, the top of the lid must have been snapped off, and the box it was in was not in very good condition either.

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In her wordy preface, thoughtfully presented in three European languages, the author/producer of this book sums her entire attitude: 'The notion of "Orientalism", of Islamic culture filtered through the perceptions of the West, had captivated me.' No irony, no acknowledgement of the history and politics of Morocco, and absolutely no understanding of what Orientalism truly means and signifies. The lovely houses pictured are mostly owned by dilitante Europeans, who have the money to live in renovator's delights by the beach in a country where many people can't afford proper education or health care. The artisan-crafted furniture sits next to their Louis the nth antiques, and we nod sympathetically as we read (squinting at the tiny print) that the house is so minimalist due to its being only a holiday house, where they can barely spend half the year. I was particularly interested in the statement that one swimming pool was placed on the first floor level in accordance with Islamic regulations. I am now most curious as to why a ground floor pool is un-Islamic, and will be consulting the Koran before choosing my new curtains. While showing several indigenous Moroccan architectural and design features, the book does not explain what they are or how they work. It does not explain why Paul Bowles, an otherwise undistinguished character, is cited as such a cultural authority, but I presume Norman Douglas was busy, and the locals have no idea about such things. Would really like some of those tiles and lanterns, though -

This is the book to buy if you want to experience the color an style Of Moroccan houses. If you look for ideas for your interior ,and you like warm colors ,this book is the one to choose.

This book features some very interesting residences. Many of the homes featured in this book were actually purchased and fixed up by foreigners to be used as secondary residences, although some live there primarily. There are also some very unusual residences featured in this book.

Absolutely georgeous photography and Lovatt-Smith has obviously hiked all across Morocco searching for homes. I was most impressed with the variety of homes, especially the cave homes. I'm sure there is a great deal of useful information in this book, but I gave it three stars because the print was tiny and itallicized. In places where it was superimpossed over sand, water or some other scenery, it was unreadable. Why didn't an editor catch that?

Preservation or desecration of certain architectural styles and decorative heritage goes in and out of fashion the world over. It's not only Morocco that wanted to demolish the old and over-value the new. How much of the beauty and culture of the East has been lost in the name of "progress"? The situation is not simple, however. In the latter part of the 20th century there was an urgent need throughout the Mediterranean for affordable, modern housing for quickly expanding populations and growing economies strapped for cash, skills and resources. Unfortunately aesthetics and the traditions of artisans often got trampled in the rush. Lisa Lovett-Smith's sumptuous Moroccan Interiors reminds us that embracing preservation has so much to offer the present and the future. While she focuses on the homes of the rich, ex-patriate and famous and could therefore be accused of being elitist, she also illuminates the beauty of the simplest of objects that could be found in any home, rich or poor. Lovett-Smith has divided Morocco into regions and cities and celebrated the best of each, appreciating the exquisite, ornate beauty of Islamic art and the colour schemes reflecting the dramatic terrain of the Mediterranean: desert ochre and blistering reds, turquoise, azure, sapphire, gold, saffron and cinnamon to name a few. Lovett-Smith is aware that a picture tells a thousand words and her accompanying text in several languages is brief. The photography is faultless and the lighting of the interiors unobtrusive. This is not just an ornate coffee table book. It is a valuable archive, a celebration of great style and a treasure trove of inspiration for interior architects, artists and designers.

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This book, despite its short length,is packed with great information and ideas. The pictures are beautiful and the text is concise. As an aspiring designer, using this book for a residential project, however-the only drawback is that there are no citations for the furniture, etc.

I've owned this book for about a year now and can't get enough of it. The pictures are so vibrant and beautiful, it's become a favorite in my "library". I recently ordered the India Style book and look forward to it's arrival. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in exotic design ideas or if you simply love Moroccan design.

This book is full of beautiful pictures. The book focuses more on the interior of one's home, then in outside structure. You can get ideas for livingrooms, bedrooms, and more. I really love some of the color combinations used. Stunning! Why 4 stars, not 5? I wish the book had more content. The content was wonderful to look at, but the book is definately not thick, and the pictures come to an end too quickly.

Even before I ever dreamed of stepping foot into Morocco, I was in love with its style. Even before I knew it was a style, it bewitched me. Ornate carved tables, ceilings, doorways, and niches surrounded by vibrant draperies, curtains, tableclothes, and throws- these are the earmarks of Moroccan style (North African style might be a better term). Little hidden bits of whimsy and "mountain" style tucked into corners, window sills and hidden, peeking over doors and from under furniture- these are the details of Moroccan style. All of this appeals to my inner-ongoing sense of style. As a child, the things I completely and without abandon loved- Morocco, and her style, are these things! We all have an innate style within us, things that appeal to us from the time we might first see it, at a young age and then rediscover upon adulthood, and find to our surprise that we still love it, whether it is current, in vogue or the 'it' style. This is Morocco, indeed all of North Africa, to me. You'll find, among native pieces, tables carved from Syria, candlesticks from Egypt, billowing fabrics from India, Kenya, and beyond. You'll see motifs that have followed humans since time began. A gathered grass/twig broom on a mantlepiece designed in Spain, coarsely styled wooden bowls surrounded by brilliantly gilded tea glasses used by the King himself. You'll find a niche that you swear wasn't there five minutes ago, painted a moving indigo blue, filled with miniature candle holders, filigree jewelry, and carved wooden boxes. You'll walk on floors painted with the same knotwork you saw at the masjid (mosque). You'll walk into a bathroom covered in tiles ceiling to floor, all 15 different colours. One minute you'll think you're in a palace that has been collecting things for hundreds of years, next you'll be in a tiny home that is so small, you cannot understand how its simple design and vibrant colour makes it feel so extraordinarily huge.Exasperatingly simple Berber rugs lie side by side topped with exquisite, nearly painfully detailed Zemmouri pillows. A large simple brass tray holds a stunning antique teapot. Your host's simple yellow slippers lie next to his wife's lush velour heeled slippers with glittering jeweled toes. If I cannot be in Morocco on a regular, that is, daily basis, I can at least surround myself with her beauty. Look at this book and suddenly, you can see the Morocco in every piece you have, whether it is from Taiwan, New Jersey, Finland or Indonesia. Every item that comes to Morocco is granted immediate "Morocco-ness" and believe me, once you look through this book and think about all you know that is Morocco, you'll understand. Once a visitor, you'll be able to confer this feeling on every piece you own. With this guide, it won't be hard at all!

The photography in this book is breathtaking. I hadn't realized that the book was only 96 pages when I ordered it. I zipped through it so fast - the end comes too quickly. A good inspiration for those interested in Moroccan style.