plant pots & planters
mediterranean ceramic planter morocco turquoise
b product features b ul li extra large planter is suitable for a large patio plant or an indoor plant li moroccan pottery traditions date back over one thousand years li today many of the same techniques are still used to create these exquisite works of art li to create this planter ceramic clay is softened by hand dried in the sun then baked in kilns that are over 200 years old li engraved planter was created by master artisans of safi a region of morocco li safi is known for ceramic pottery made of red clay li each planter is signed by the artisan and is a unique work of art li available in marigold turquoise mediterranean blue and burgundy amber color options li measures 10 inches wide x 7.5 inches high ul b story behind the art b br br pottery of this type is made in safi morocco a fishing town on the atlantic coast of morocco . safi utilizes red clay to create the ceramic pottery . clay is softened by hand and formed using a potters 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 . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br b ships carbon neutral b br br