Notes from the house
Journal
Stories of clay, atelier gestures, Atlantic colours and ideas for living with SAFIOLI pieces every day.
The Amazigh Roots of Safi Pottery
Discover the Amazigh origins of Safi pottery and how nine centuries of Moroccan craft shaped the handmade ceramics on your table.
Can You Put Moroccan Pottery in the Oven?
Can you put handmade Moroccan pottery in the oven? A practical guide to heat, glaze and thermal shock, and how to protect your artisan Sa...
How to Choose a Handmade Ceramic Teapot or Carafe
A practical buyer's guide to choosing a handmade ceramic teapot or carafe: clay, glaze, pour, size and care in Moroccan tableware.
Is Moroccan Pottery Dishwasher-Safe? A Care Guide
Is Moroccan pottery dishwasher-safe? Learn why handmade Safi ceramics are best hand-washed, and how to clean and protect your glazed tabl...
Safi vs Fez Pottery: How Moroccan Ceramics Differ
Safi vs Fez pottery: discover how Morocco's two great ceramic cities differ in clay, colour and technique — and how to choose handmade pi...
Handmade Moroccan Mugs & Cups: A Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to handmade Moroccan mugs and cups from Safi: what to look for, how the clay and glaze work, and how to choose and care f...
Moroccan Serving Platters: A Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to handmade Moroccan serving platters: how they're made in Safi, what to look for, sizes, and how to style them for the t...
The Ancient Kilns of Safi's Potters' Hill
Discover the ancient kilns of Safi's Potters' Hill and how firing gives handmade Moroccan pottery its depth, colour and durability.