Tom Delavan’s work space at Gilt Home’s offices recently appeared in the New York Times. A mix of modern lucite, white aluminum and a hand-woven Beni Ourain carpet, it is an idea that has been explored by early modernists such as Frank Loyd Wright and Mies Van der Rohe. Delavan floats his über controlled white rectangles on top of the creamy […]
Imports from Marrakesh’s new Fez tableware collection of Couscous-serving bowls and dinner plates in classic blue and blue designs was featured in the November issue of Architecture Digest. SHOP THE LOOK
Simple Moroccan tribal carpets look exotic yet practical and durable in landscape designer Miranda Brooks‘ child-friendly townhouse, featured in the January 2013 issue of Vogue. Brooks hand-picked the carpets herself during a working trip to Morocco. These carpets feel like old familiar friends to us, warm and welcoming with a timeless style. Her collection of Beni Ourain tribe carpets with […]
TRAVEL ITINERARY Head to Marrakech with L-Atitude For The Best of The Souk Our favorite globetrotting tastemakers from L-Atitude are at again, and this time they’re taking you along with them. Having already shared her expert advice on how to navigate a bazaar abroad, founder Alisa Ng and marketing and buying adviser Ashley Wick are […]
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Coco Brandolini’s Milan apartment, photographed in March’s “View” section, bears an enviable array of antique and vintage textile finds from her journeys around the world. But just because you may not be heading to India, Bhutan, Laos, and Morocco all in the same month doesn’t mean your home can’t emulate the sophistication of a globe-trotter. […]
Mohamed Elmarrouf had an in when he set out to sell Moroccan design in America. The son of a Marrakech rug merchant, he brought his contacts to New York’s Chelsea Market where he originally set up shop amid specialty bakeries and blue-chip produce vendors. Now teamed with stylist Stephanie Rudloe, he operates Imports From Marrakesh as a […]
Marrakech Design notes: Moroccan carpets come in unconventional sizes, usually no wider than 6 1/2 feet. Interior designer Barrie Benson solves this problem by layering a long rectangular Beni Ourain carpet on top of a sisal rug to expand the floor covering area. The cream tones and texture of the undyed wool blend beautifully with the […]
Make a statement both exotic and mod with the Weave collection of 8″-sq. encaustic cement tiles by Imports from Marrakesh. The handmade pieces cost $8 each; custom colors are available.importsfrommarrakesh.com, 212-675-9700 Read Full Article>
