Morocco Modern
Herbert Ypma
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| ‘Captivating, rich in detail, exotic and yet thoroughly contemporary’ | | – Elle Decoration |
| ‘A feast for the eyes’ | | – Homes & Gardens |
Morocco is a country of extremes: at once ultra-modern, with its cellular phones and couture fashions, yet still deeply traditional, with a legacy of almost 500 years of political and cultural isolation.
These twin tendencies are also the defining qualities in modern Morocco’s decorative arts. The country’s progressive architects and designers are profoundly influenced by the centuries-old skills of the weavers, woodworkers and zillij masters. Above all, dazzling colour unifies Morocco ancient and modern.
Herbert Ypma traces the origins of the great artisan traditions and looks at their influence on contemporary architects and designers such as Charles Boccara and Bill Willis.
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