Artisan: Hajoub of Essaouira
Hajoub left school at the age of 7 and became an apprentice at a wood shop in Essaouira. He worked as an apprentice until he was 21 years old when he obtained the title of 'Malam' (professional wood worker). in 1978 he moved to France and worked for a good company and made good money.
After several years he missed Essaouira and his trade. He gave up everything in France and moved back to Morocco.
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Thuya Tree
Wood Box
$83.95
Thuya wood box w/ mother of pearl and silver inlays. Also includes a removable tray and lockable top.
The Thuya tree grows in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria, no where else on earth. This wood is incredibly dense, very fragrant, has a very unique grain pattern and has been cherished for thousands of years.
The Greeks named it 'Thuya' meaning 'sacrifice' because they used an oil distilled from it as incense in their religious ceremonies.
8"x4"x8"
Product # T1-B-01 (In Stock)
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