Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewelry

Special Exhibition

Sunday, November 3, 2024–Sunday, October 12, 2025

Location: 234 Textile Gallery
Arlene M. and Arthur S. Holden Gallery

Free; No Ticket Required

Featured Art

About The Exhibition

This exhibition spotlights the rich artistic traditions of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia during the late 1800s and the early 1900s, through a display of elaborate textiles and fine jewelry in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. These works introduce the specialized skills of North African artists, both Amazigh (Berber) and Arab, Muslim and Jewish, and the diverse aesthetics of their multifaceted communities. The CMA’s founder J. H. Wade II began forming the collection during his personal travels across the region, and many works are on view for the very first time.

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Women Artisans of Morocco: Their Stories, Their Lives

Women Artisans of Morocco tells the stories of twenty-five women who practice these textile traditions with an inspiring energy, pride, and fortitude. For the first time, we have a book that focuses on the artisans of Morocco themselves, those who produce these beautiful textiles that contribute substantially to their family's income while maintaining households and raising children. You will step into the lives of these Moroccan women artisans and gain an appreciation for their artistic skills and ingenuity but also for their strong roles in this supposedly male-dominated society, their fierce independence and determination as they work to improve their economic livelihoods. You will be welcomed into their homes in rural Berber villages, in bustling cities, and in a remarkable desert oasis. You will begin to learn truly what it is like to live as a woman in Morocco and to be part of a rapidly changing society. 168 pp | 200 Color Photos, 1 Map, Four-color Interior

Spice Duo Tagine - Black and White

This hand painted design on this beautiful spice duo tagine is a pure interpretation of a classic pattern from the city of Safi, which is renowned for its pottery. The simplicity of black and white color makes this condiment tagine fit on any table. Moroccans use serving tagines to present their finished dishes on tables. This tagine is thick and substantial, allowing the food to stay warm throughout your meal. It is glazed on the outside of the lid and bottom. The surface that touches the food is also glazed to prevent staining and any flavor transfer. Perfect for your holiday party this year. It is food-safe and lead and cadmium free. Origin: MoroccoMaterial: CeramicColor: Black, whiteDimension: 4" D x 7" HCare: Hand-wash Only & No Microwave

Baraka Cooking Tagine

Looking for an authentic and beautiful Baraka tagine to add some Moroccan charm and blessings to your home cooking? This handmade tagine is the perfect addition! The word "baraka" means blessings in Arabic, and this tagine will certainly add a touch of blessing to your meals. It's delicately crafted yet durable, allowing you to use it on the stovetop at low heat, in the oven (up to 350F), and on any grill. With each purchase, you'll also make a positive impact on the world by preserving artisanal and cultural heritage, empowering artisans, and protecting the planet. Origin: MoroccoMaterial: CeramicColor: MulticolorDimensions: 9.5"W x 12"H w/ a depth of the pot measuring 2.75 inches

The Cleveland Museum of Art: Art Spaces

This fully illustrated book presents a brief view of the museum’s recent renovations and additions by famed architect Rafael VinÞoly. Confronted with the need to address facility concerns, devise more gallery space, and connect the various pre-existing styles from earlier additions, VinÞoly designs an architectural masterpiece by using a scheme of various spaces and architectural elements, all united by a soaring glass-roofed atrium to harmonize the museums architecture. 64 pages Published 2013

Sponsors

This exhibition is made possible with support from the Malcolm E. Kenney Curatorial Research Fund and Anne T. and Donald F. Palmer.

All exhibitions at the Cleveland Museum of Art are underwritten by the CMA Fund for Exhibitions. Principal annual support is provided by Michael Frank and the late Pat Snyder, the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, the John and Jeanette Walton Exhibition Fund, and Margaret and Loyal Wilson. Major annual support is provided by the late Dick Blum and Harriet Warm and the Frankino-Dodero Family Fund for Exhibitions Endowment. Generous annual support is provided by two anonymous donors, Gini and Randy Barbato, Gary and Katy Brahler, Cynthia and Dale Brogan, Dr. Ben and Julia Brouhard, Brenda and Marshall Brown, Gail and Bill Calfee, Joseph and Susan Corsaro, Richard and Dian Disantis, the Jeffery Wallace Ellis Trust in memory of Lloyd H. Ellis Jr., Leigh and Andy Fabens, Florence Kahane Goodman, Janice Hammond and Edward Hemmelgarn, Robin Heiser, the late Marta and the late Donald M. Jack Jr., Eva and Rudolf Linnebach, the William S. Lipscomb Fund, Bill and Joyce Litzler, the Roy Minoff Family Fund, Lu Anne and the late Carl Morrison, Jeffrey Mostade and Eric Nilson and Varun Shetty, Tim O’Brien and Breck Platner, William J. and Katherine T. O’Neill, Henry Ott-Hansen, Christine Fae Powell, Michael and Cindy Resch, William Roj and Mary Lynn Durham, Betty T. and David M. Schneider, Saundra K. Stemen, Paula and Eugene Stevens, the Womens Council of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Claudia Woods and David Osage.