Safi Deep Artisan Bowl – 30cm
$895.00
Safi Deep Artisan Bowl – 30cm
This 30cm Safi Deep Artisan Bowl is a vibrant example of Moroccan ceramic artistry. Hand-thrown, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Safi, it features a bold red-and-ivory sunburst rim framing a multicoloured medallion of turquoise, navy, gold, and green. With its deep 13cm profile, this bowl has strong sculptural presence — ideal for display, serving, or as wall-mounted décor. One of one. Dimensions: 30 cm diameter, 13 cm height.
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Description
Safi Deep Artisan Bowl – 30cm
THE OBJECT
This 30cm Moroccan Safi Deep Artisan Bowl is a vibrant and sculptural expression of coastal Moroccan ceramic artistry. Hand-thrown, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Safi, it features a striking sunburst rim in bold red and ivory, framing a multicoloured central medallion composed of turquoise, navy, gold, and verdant green. This medallion—an eight-pointed floral rosette surrounded by shield-like colour quadrants—creates a rhythmic, energetic pattern characteristic of master Safi workshops.
Its deeper 13cm form elevates the bowl from simple tableware to a sculptural statement. The height gives it weight, presence, and dramatic shadowing, allowing the colours and geometry to feel more architectural than decorative. Whether placed on a console, styled on open shelving, or mounted as wall art, the piece brings movement, pattern, and Moroccan coastal vibrancy into any interior.
DETAILS
Form: Hand-painted Moroccan ceramic bowl
Origin: Safi, Morocco
Pattern: Sunburst rim with central rosette medallion
Material: High-fired ceramic
Finish: Gloss glaze
Dimensions: 30 cm diameter, 13 cm height
Palette: Turquoise, red, navy, gold, green, white
Use: Decorative display, functional serving, or wall art
Hanging: Includes holes in the back rim for wall mounting
Condition: Excellent; no chips, cracks, or glaze defects
Availability: One of one
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Safi is renowned for its expressive colour palettes and bold hand-painted motifs, blending Amazigh-inspired geometry with coastal vibrancy. This bowl showcases a technically challenging combination: a symmetrical sunburst rim, a multi-coloured quadrant design, and a central rosette that must remain balanced within the curve of the bowl.
Each layer of colour is applied by hand—red rays, turquoise rim, multicoloured medallion—requiring precision to maintain spacing and fluidity. The deep 13cm profile is particularly difficult to throw and glaze evenly, as taller ceramic forms are more prone to warping during shaping and firing. This bowl demonstrates strong curvature, even glazing, and a disciplined yet lively brushwork style, marking it as an artisan-made object rather than commercial production.
PRESENCE
With its 30 cm diameter and unusually deep profile, this bowl has a commanding presence. The height creates a sculptural silhouette that casts natural shadows, enhancing the richness of the colours and giving the central medallion a jewel-like intensity. The palette — combining turquoise, red, navy, gold, and green — makes it equally impactful in neutral, coastal, Mediterranean, or Moroccan-inspired spaces.
Displayed on a table, shelf, or mounted on the wall, it reads as a joyful, rhythmic, and highly decorative focal point. Its form and colours make it an effortless styling piece that lifts the energy of any room.
RARITY
Deep-profile Moroccan bowls of this scale are significantly less common than standard 30 cm shallow bowls. The 13 cm height places this piece in a higher, more technical category of Safi ceramics—one that fewer artisans attempt due to the increased risk of warping, cracking, or collapsing during firing.
The multicolour centre medallion, framed by a radiating sunburst rim, is also rare. It requires multiple glaze layers and steady geometric alignment, leading to limited production even among skilled ceramicists.
In the global market, bowls of this calibre—deep, multicoloured, and artisan-made—are typically found in gallery boutiques, curated import shops, or private collections, particularly in the USA and Europe. As a one-of-one piece sourced directly from Safi artisans, it represents a standard of craftsmanship seldom available through mainstream retail channels.
PROVENANCE
Handcrafted in the coastal pottery city of Safi, Morocco, and sourced directly by Tribal Village during our ceramic acquisitions. Selected for its depth, symmetry, balanced colour palette, and the clarity of its hand-painted design. A distinctive example of contemporary Safi artisan craftsmanship, rooted in traditional North African ceramic heritage.
Additional information
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