Unlike most Moroccan girls, my first contact with a Kaftan was through embroidery at my aunt's Kaftan atelier. She was a Kaftan fairy and I spent countless hours in her atelier learning beading and embroidery. I was fascinated by the intricate artwork involved in making
It's always fascinating to learn about other cultures' ways of expressing and celebrating love. Imilchil, a small Berber village in the Atlas Mountains with strict social norms around courtship and marriage, holds the Imilchil marriage festival, a three-day celebration where women and men meet eagerly
Have you heard about African black soap? This all-natural soap was the beauty secret of Africans for centuries, but it has now become a favorite skincare product worldwide. Made of ingredients that possess healing powers for all skin types, black African soap can help anyone
My love for Moroccan jewelry started in my childhood. I used to accompany my mother to the Medina, our city downtown, and look for authentic Moroccan jewelry pieces. That was a passion many Moroccan women shared: Checking new and vintage jewelry arrivals and acquire pieces
Have you ever heard about cactus silk? Wait, how can something so smooth like silk be related to something so prickly as cactuses? This beautiful Moroccan fabric is mostly used to make rugs and cushions that can add bohemian flair to any space. With its unique
Growing up in Morocco, the desert has always been my favorite place to visit. The beauty of the arid landscapes always gets me. And although there are many places I love to visit in the Moroccan desert, Ksar Ait Benhaddou is probably my favorite desert
Who doesn’t want to get the best wedding gift for a bride-to-be? Giving the best gift to your friend, sister, cousin, or any other special person in your life that’s going to be a bride is a way to show your support for her as
Would you put a prickly pear cactus on your face or head? While the answer is obvious, you may change your mind after learning about the incredible benefits of prickly pear seed oil for your skin and hair. How are these three connected? Using prickly pear