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Handmade Moroccan Carved Cedar Double Door, Moorish Artwork (116x64.5)
Handmade Moroccan Carved Cedar Double Door, Moorish Artwork (116x64.5)
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Handmade Moroccan royal carved double door
Carved cedar door, with a moorish artwork
Great workmanship
A two panels door
ONE OF A KIND.
Measures 116 inches tall by 64.5" wide ( poles are not included)
Only one available in stock
Shipping would apply
NOTE: It is a very heavy door. You would need people to carry it.
Here is a breakdown of the artistic elements that make this piece unique:
Artistic Characteristics
• Geometric Interlace (Girih): The intricate, star-like patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art. These are not just random carvings; they are based on complex mathematical grids—typically 8-point or 12-point stars—that symbolize the infinite nature of creation.
• The Horseshoe Arch: The middle panels feature the "Horseshoe" or "Moorish" arch, a defining element of Moroccan architecture (think of the Alhambra or the Great Mosque of Cordoba).
• Brass Hardware: The heavy horizontal brass bands and the sliding bolt latch (called a verrou) are classic North African accents. They provide a beautiful contrast to the light-toned wood, which is often cedar or lemonwood in authentic Moroccan furniture.
Craftsmanship Techniques
1. Carving: The lower and middle panels appear to be "deep relief" carvings where the wood is chiseled away to leave the pattern raised.
2. Latticework: The top panels look like traditional Mashrabiya, where small pieces of wood are joined together without nails or glue to create a breathable screen. Historically, this was used in windows to allow airflow while maintaining privacy.
Only 1 available
Carved cedar door, with a moorish artwork
Great workmanship
A two panels door
ONE OF A KIND.
Measures 116 inches tall by 64.5" wide ( poles are not included)
Only one available in stock
Shipping would apply
NOTE: It is a very heavy door. You would need people to carry it.
Here is a breakdown of the artistic elements that make this piece unique:
Artistic Characteristics
• Geometric Interlace (Girih): The intricate, star-like patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art. These are not just random carvings; they are based on complex mathematical grids—typically 8-point or 12-point stars—that symbolize the infinite nature of creation.
• The Horseshoe Arch: The middle panels feature the "Horseshoe" or "Moorish" arch, a defining element of Moroccan architecture (think of the Alhambra or the Great Mosque of Cordoba).
• Brass Hardware: The heavy horizontal brass bands and the sliding bolt latch (called a verrou) are classic North African accents. They provide a beautiful contrast to the light-toned wood, which is often cedar or lemonwood in authentic Moroccan furniture.
Craftsmanship Techniques
1. Carving: The lower and middle panels appear to be "deep relief" carvings where the wood is chiseled away to leave the pattern raised.
2. Latticework: The top panels look like traditional Mashrabiya, where small pieces of wood are joined together without nails or glue to create a breathable screen. Historically, this was used in windows to allow airflow while maintaining privacy.
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