Traditional Techniques
Morocco, and to a large extent Africa, as a whole, continue to keep alive and strong their tribal traditions and traditional techniques for producing quality unique art products.
Moroccan Rugs and Kilim
Watch this beautiful video to see the time, labor, skill and craftsmanship involved in the making of this unique art form by hand using time honored traditional techniques from preparing the wool to the final work of art.
Benin Bronze Casting
Watch this incredible video showing the steps required in the traditional techniques of Lost-Wax-Casting from making the original wax model to revealing the final bronze sculpture.
Moroccan Wood Art
Watch the amazingly steady skillful hand of this Moroccan wood art painter, making it look deceptively easy to create the traditional quality unique art work in this video.
LEATHER PROCESSING
Leather processing throughout Africa hasn't changed since the 11th century and still uses natural products of pigeon droppings and limestone to clean the hides of cow, goat, lamb and camel. Alum stone is used to fix the natural dyes of red poppy, blue indigo, orange henna and yellow saffron.
Engagement Festival Of Imilchil
According to Berber legend, Moha and Hada fell in love but were forbidden to see each other. Distraught, they cried themselves to death forming the rivers of Isli and Tislet near Imichil, Atlas Mountains. Their families established this annual festival, so young people could meet and marry, preventing a similar tragedy. Potential brides wear Handira, traditional wedding shawls.
THE Dance of the Mask
Ritual and ceremonial masks play a major part of the traditional culture of the peoples of a part of Sub-Saharan Africa. Generally having a spiritual and religious meaning, they are used in ritual dances and social and religious events to this day.
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