Safi, the birthplace of this elegant platter, is one of three centers renowned throughout Morocco for their production of handmade pottery. One peek at this magnificent piece and you’ll know why…
Clay is pulled from the earth, stomped into coils by bare feet and left in the sun to partially dry. Once ready, that same clay is hand-sculpted by skilled artisans to create this distinctive, oversized shape before being engraved with a variety of fine tools. The platter is then fired in a large kiln, allowed to cool and finally handpainted in a brilliant array of eye-popping colors before being fired again. The entire process takes more than two weeks to complete, but the results are stunning. A brilliant choice to hold fruit, breads or chips at your next party, the back of these oversized platters is finished with two drilled holes which enable you to easily hang this piece as a work of art- it certainly warrants that distinction. Please click here to take a peek inside the pottery cooperative in Morocco where these gorgeous pieces are made.
Direct to you from: Safi, Morocco. Please click here to watch our YouTube video showing the painting process in Safi.
Measures a generous 17” across. Offered in your choice of sunflower, cobalt or emerald.
Care instructions: Though this platter is food safe, we do not recommend its use in the oven, microwave or dishwasher. Gently handwash in warm, soapy water and towel dry after use.
The purchase of this product directly supports talented craftsmen in Morocco. In addition, this single purchase enables From Morocco, With Love to feed an invalid for thirty days. Moroccan hospitals provide limited nutritional support, relying heavily on patients’ families to supplement dietary needs. With these funds, we can provide a solid month of nutritional support to a patient including milk, bread, eggs, cheese and fresh fruit.
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