TANGIER: a little shopping

TANGER 

LES PETITS ACHATS


I will delay my south of France post till tomorrow to show you my treasures. 


It is so easy to get carried away in Morocco and I have done my fair share of shopping, but the more I go, the more I wish for custom or redesigned pieces- relookés as we say in French-  be they jewelry, scarves, or decorative objects.


The girls wanted silver something from the adorable silversmith who makes almost anything you want in 2 to 3 days.


A custom basket weave ring and simple bangles

I LOVE kaftans and I wear one every morning now. They take the place of a robe but the look is much more presentable; maybe you are like me: I like to start the day with breakfast before dressing when I have the time. 

This is the one I had made this time around from fabric I brought from the States- as usual; very simple, ankle length, with color coordinated contrasting fabric details and handmade cord and buttons (they look a little like the Charvet cufflinks). The tailor even made drawstring pants to go with it. Just the very bottom of the leg shows and it's great fun.

We also found a weaver who is a genius at colors- Moroccans are color pro's- ( though I suspect some passing designer might have planted the little seed which grew into his divine collection) I can't wait to wear it this winter. 

I don't think anyone will miss me, it's so bright! just what the dull winter days of New York require...

Not a huge amount of buying during this trip, mostly discovering new places and meeting new people and catching up with the others.

Great fun as usual.

au revoir.