Rabat- Morocco’s largest ceramic vase was unveiled on Monday, October 17, in Safi, at the intersection of Hassan II and Moulay Youssef streets, after months of hard work by skilled artisans and craftsmen.
A group of experts in the pottery porcelain and ceramics industry created this unique piece alongside graduates from the Safi vocational training school. The statue consists of at least 4000 decorative pieces with intricate details and bright colors.
The vase combines elements of Moroccan Amazigh, Andalusian, and African cultural heritage and bears the words “civilization and pottery,’’ on its lid. The piece is approximately six meters tall and two meters wide.
The ceramic material is an essential component of the vase, which is also considered a cultural symbol for the pottery capital. Safi is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the title of “World City for Industrial Ceramics.’’
The coastal city is home to several pottery workshops and is well known for its ceramic designs ranging from large round plates with vibrant patterns to traditional-style tagines.
Al Yaoum 24 newspaper reported that the large vase was completed in less than a year, the project was entirely funded by Morocco’s phosphate and fertilizer giant OCP Group at a cost of 800,000 MAD ($72,594).
On September 26, OCP Group signed a partnership agreement with the Marrakech-Safi region as part of its commitment to contribute to regional development.
The agreement aims to increase the region’s appeal through a number of measures, including promoting employment opportunities and enhancing its socio-economic development.
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