Another Morocco

From 08 Sep 2010 to 16 Oct 2010

9 September - 17 October 2010. As part of the Design September festival, the subtitle of the exhibition Another Morocco is 'When design combines with sustainable development'. The production of traditional Moroccan crafts, predominantly by Moroccan women, is in the process of being revived. Using new technology and incorporating current trends, these artisans are marrying antique with chic to create a revamped product, often from recycled materials. There is parallel event taking place on 22 September at 18.00 - a conference on Moroccan design and sustainable development by designer Said Guihia in the Horta Hall at the Acad