ZAHRA

Salima Filali revisits traditional aesthetics ofthe zellige art through her exceptional creations. Zellige is a terracotta mosaic in entirely handcrafted according to ancestral know-how.

In this graphic creation, a few boxes hold in their heart of a precious small zellige. This creation highlights the finesse of the manual work in a complex, graphic and refined decor.

Tataoui is named after the technique it uses. The interlacing lines engraved on the enamelled zellige reveal the raw material.

This creation is composed of large scales of raw terracotta, each containing a small, glazed scale. Just like fish scales, each zellige scale captures and reflects light differently.

This decor evokes a plumage finding its roots in the Art Deco movement. The enamelled and chiselled feathers represent a mix between tradition and modernity.

“ From the rooftop in the hearth of Fez medina, I observe the tiles of Africa's oldest university.