Moroccan Glassware
Moroccan glassware hand-blown from recycled glass at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh. The group of 60 artisans are from the last glass factory in Morocco. They recycle two tons of glass a day, with any waste from the process melted down to be used again.
Glass carafe hand-blown from recycled glass at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh. The group of 60 artisans are from the last glass factory in Morocco. They recycle two tons of glass a day with any waste from the process melted down again. Shaped with a lipped rim, tapered neck and rounded base with thick walls, slight warps, marks and air bubbles, which are traces of the artisanal process.
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Hand wash. Recycled glass.
Made in Morocco.
Approx. H 27cm x D 8cm. 1000ml.
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The Making of Our Moroccan Glassware
Our Moroccan glassware is hand-blown from recycled glass at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh, the last factory in the country to produce blown glass. The group of 60 artisans create glasses, bottles and bowls using traditional techniques.
The glass is blown using an oxygen and gas flame, with any waste from the process melted down in a furnace to be used again. Approximately two tons of glass are recycled each day, with the green glass being repurposed from beer bottles. As the molten glass is shaped, subtle bubbles and marks appear, making each piece unique.
For 15 years, the Beldi Country Club has worked to preserve other traditional crafts alongside hand-blown glass, including weaving, pottery and embroidery.