June 16th, 2008
Tadelakt
“Hard as stone and soft as silk” is a phrase that is commonly used to describe a very uncommon, ancient form of plaster that is believed to trace it’s roots to the Atlas Mountains surrounding Marrakech. This unbelievably tactile and sensuous surface, which is waterproofed by burnishing repeatedly with a stone and further sealed with olive soap, used to be reserved for hammams (public steam baths) and royal palaces. It can now be found in most of the stylish riads and chic restaurants of Marrakech, where pierced tin lanterns fixed with colored glass cast amazing color and shadow on its rich, glossy surface. Positively dreamy. Here are some images from the Hotel du Tresor and Les Bains de Marrakech.
The little tower on our upstairs patio.
Peeking through a keyhole door (this room is best for short people, I think)
“My” bathroom
Reflections on a wall….
and a ceiling.
The very prettiest examples were in some of the restaurants, though, like Narwama and Le Tanjia. Click through to view!
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June 17th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Hi Melanie
Just getting caught up on your blog. It’s been a while! Beautiful pics and I hope to do Modello Designs in the rest of my house this summer!
P.S. My blog has moved to http://projectecoart.blogspot.com