Idraren Vase

Name

Product Name: “Idraren Vase”

“Idraren” means “roots” in Tamazight — this sculptural piece celebrates identity, ancestry, and bold artistic expression.

The Story Behind the Piece

Shaped in the clay-rich ateliers of Marrakech, the Idraren Vase is a striking fusion of modern abstraction and Amazigh tradition.

Its face — half red, half blue — represents the duality within all of us: heritage and self, earth and spirit, the known and the mysterious. Spiked ridges along the crown echo protective adornments worn by Amazigh warriors, while the handles and markings are nods to ceremonial objects once used in ancient North African rituals.

This isn’t just a vase. It’s a totem. A face. A reminder of where we come from and where we’re going.

Why Each Piece is Special

Every Idraren Vase is sculpted and painted by hand — no molds, no machines. That means each piece carries the unique signature of the artisan who shaped it.

From slight asymmetries to the bold brushstrokes, these “imperfections” are not flaws, but fingerprints of authenticity.

How It's Made

Step 1: Sculpting the Form

• Hand-shaped using red clay from the Marrakech region
• No two forms are exactly the same
• Crown ridges and side handles are shaped and attached by hand

Step 2: Drying & First Firing

• Sun-dried for several days
• Fired in traditional Moroccan kilns

Step 3: Hand-Painted Symbols

• Each face is freehand painted using oxide-rich pigments
• Abstract lines inspired by Amazigh art and African modernism
• Symbols chosen with intention and care

Step 4: Glazing & Final Firing

• Clear glazed for a high-gloss, durable finish
• Fired again to set color and seal the surface

What the Symbols Mean

🎭 Split Face (Red & Blue) – Duality, self-reflection, identity

🖤 Black Crosses & Lines – Protection, ancestral connection

🔴 Red Dot – Presence, strength, and grounding

🟧 Orange Flames – Fire, creation, and transformation

🔵 Blue Marks – Calm, intuition, and water

Crown Spikes – Guarding spirit and tradition

Product details

Size: Approx. 30cm tall × 20cm wide (including handles)

Weight: ~1.5kg

Material: Red clay with natural oxide-based paints and clear glaze

Made: Near Marrakech, Morocco

Crafted by: Local artisans using traditional methods

Perfect as:

• A bold sculptural object
• A decorative vase for dried arrangements
• A statement piece in any room
• A meaningful gift rooted in Moroccan identity

Care Instructions:

• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Decorative use only — not suitable for holding water
• Handle with care — each piece is handmade and delicate