I grew up in Morocco fascinated by the beauty and textures of Moroccan wedding blankets. Even as a child, I knew they were not ordinary blankets. The precision of the handwork was amazing. But as
If you’re not sure whether you should go with argan oil or Moroccan oil, you’re not alone. A lot of people use these oils without knowing the difference between them. Some even think it’s one
My first relationship with a Moroccan kaftan - also spelled caftan - was through embroidery at my aunt's kaftan atelier. She was a kaftan fairy and I spent countless hours in her atelier learning beading
It's always fascinating to learn about other cultures' modes 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
African black soap benefits have been the subject of many research studies. I grew up in Morocco using African soap on my skin weekly. This beauty product is Moroccan women's beauty essential and probably the
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
Have you ever heard about cactus silk? Wait, how can something as smooth as silk be related to something so prickly as cacti? The beautiful Moroccan cactus silk fabric is mostly used to make rugs and
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