Tamegroute Pedestal Bowl in Emerald or Ochre

In the pottery workshops of Safi, master craftsman Hamid Nasir shapes local terracotta clay into elevated forms that honor thirteen years of dedicated practice. His pedestal bowls carry the distinctive glazes of Tamegroute tradition—emerald depths or warm ochre that catch light with bronze whispers from the wood-fired kilns.

What Makes It

• Wood-fired glazes create smoky black markings and bronze undertones
• Raised pedestal design with gently scalloped rim
• Copper-oxide minerals interact with intense heat for rich color spectrum
• Underground kiln firing using ancestral techniques

The Craft

Each bowl emerges from hand-throwing techniques preserved across generations. The raised pedestal and scalloped rim take shape while clay remains malleable, balanced between rustic character and quiet elegance. During firing, copper-oxide minerals dance with flame and ash, creating the distinctive patina that makes each piece a record of its journey through fire.

Details

Dimensions: W 25 cm × H 15 cm (10 in × 6 in)
Material: Local terracotta clay
Colors: Emerald green or ochre yellow
Finish: Traditional Tamegroute glaze with natural variations

Each bowl bears the honest marks of handcraft—small lines, gentle imperfections, and the three small marks where pieces touched in the traditional kiln stack.

What's Included

One handcrafted pedestal bowl, securely packaged and shipped directly from Morocco with full tracking.