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Your Trusted Source for Authentic Moroccan Interior Design
Founded by the Naji family, whose craftsmanship in Moroccan architectural design spans over 750 years, Arabesque specializes in creating and installing handcrafted Moroccan tiles, carved plaster, woodwork, and brass elements. Our team of master artisans brings centuries-old traditions to modern residential and commercial spaces, including palaces, mosques, and luxury residences worldwide. With workshops in Morocco and an office in Alexandria, VA, we combine heritage techniques with contemporary design to deliver bespoke solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, fountains, and entire interiors. Our projects, such as the Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflect our commitment to preserving and innovating Islamic architectural heritage.We offer end-to-end services from design development to installation, ensuring each piece aligns with the client's vision and cultural authenticity. Our expertise extends to custom Moroccan lamps, carved wood ceilings, and intricate zellij mosaics, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail. By blending traditional artistry with modern functionality, Arabesque has become a global leader in Moroccan-inspired interior design. Our clients benefit from direct collaboration with master craftsmen who oversee every stage of production and installation. With a legacy rooted in excellence, we continue to set industry standards for quality and authenticity in every project we undertake.
Services
Moroccan Tiles
Carved Plaster
Carved Wood
Brass Furniture
Interior Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 750+ years of family expertise in Moroccan architectural craftsmanship.
- Our team includes master artisans who specialize in traditional zellij and plaster techniques.
- We deliver end-to-end solutions from design to global installation.
- Our portfolio includes prestigious projects like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- We maintain strict quality control over every handcrafted element.
Services
Moroccan Tiles
Handcrafted Moroccan tiles are meticulously cut and assembled into intricate geometric patterns for walls, floors, and fountains. Our zellij technique uses unglazed terracotta tiles dyed in vibrant colors, arranged without grout to create seamless designs. This centuries-old method requires master artisans to shape each piece by hand, ensuring authenticity in both traditional and modern spaces.
Carved Plaster
Traditional Moroccan plasterwork involves carving elaborate arabesque, calligraphic, and geometric designs into wet plaster surfaces. Our craftsmen use age-old tools to create dimensional wall panels, ceiling medallions, and architectural accents that reflect Islamic artistic principles. This technique allows for both decorative and structural applications in residential and commercial interiors.
Carved Wood
We specialize in hand-carved wooden ceilings, doors, and furniture featuring traditional Moroccan motifs. Artisans use cedar and other durable woods to create intricate muquarnas (stalactite) designs, geometric latticework, and floral patterns. Each piece undergoes careful painting and finishing to preserve the natural beauty while maintaining structural integrity for modern installations.
Brass Furniture
Our brass furniture collection includes ornate lamps, tables, sconces, and door hardware crafted using traditional Moroccan metalworking techniques. Skilled artisans hammer, engrave, and assemble brass components to create durable pieces that maintain historical authenticity. Custom options allow integration of these elements into complete interior design schemes.
Interior Design
We offer comprehensive Moroccan interior design services for residential and commercial projects worldwide. From initial concept to final installation, our team creates cohesive spaces incorporating tiles, plasterwork, wood elements, and brass fixtures. Services include 3D modeling, material selection, and on-site supervision by master craftsmen to ensure cultural authenticity and technical precision in every detail.
People
Mohammed Naji
Master Craftsman
Mohammed Naji leads installation teams specializing in traditional Moroccan tilework and plaster techniques. With decades of experience, he oversees complex projects like the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic art galleries, ensuring historical accuracy and technical excellence in every installation.
Hicham Naji
Senior Operations Manager
Hicham Naji has directed Arabesque's operations since 1996, managing global projects from design development to final installation. He coordinates between Moroccan workshops and international clients, maintaining quality control across all handcrafted elements while adapting traditional methods to modern construction requirements.
Adil Naji
Project Consultant
Adil Naji serves as a key liaison for client consultations, translating design visions into executable plans using traditional Moroccan materials. He specializes in integrating zellij tiles, carved wood, and plaster elements into contemporary architectural contexts while preserving cultural authenticity.
Questions
What types of Moroccan tiles do you offer?
We specialize in handcrafted zellij tiles, carved plaster, and painted Andalusian tiles for walls, floors, fountains, and decorative elements.
Can you customize Moroccan designs for modern spaces?
Yes, our team adapts traditional Moroccan patterns and techniques to create bespoke solutions for contemporary residential and commercial interiors.
Do you handle international installation projects?
We provide global design and installation services for Moroccan tiles, woodwork, and brass elements in palaces, hotels, and private residences.
What is the history behind your craftsmanship?
Our artisans come from the Naji family, which has perfected Moroccan architectural decoration techniques over 750 years of continuous practice.
What other materials do you work with besides tiles?
We create custom carved wood ceilings, brass lamps, plaster moldings, and complete interior design packages incorporating traditional Moroccan elements.
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