Vintage Wood Moroccan Plate

Rustic Round Wooden Dish

This old dish with a medium rim was used for the preparation of the Moroccan couscous. Berber women traditionally hand-rolled the semolina in large wood or clay dishes.

Its original patina and harmonious curves make it a statement piece.

Vintage Moroccan Couscous Plate (Djefna, Gasaa)

Called djefna ou Gasaa in Arabic, this weathered wooden plate bears traces of use and historical repairs that testify to its authenticity. They made it a one-of-a-kind object. Berber people maintained these utilitarian dishes with great care; they valued them and regularly repaired them to extend their lives. Notice the intricate copper plate nail repairs, a testament to its journey through time.

The old couscous plate can be the centerpiece of your decor, serving as a grand tray to display decorative items or a stunning fruit container. You can also use it as a serving dish and bring singularity and warmth to your table. It will suit an ethnic environment or provide uniqueness and authenticity to a modern interior.

Why I love it:

I am a great fan of these antique and ethnic ornaments that possess the power to infuse any home decor with character and a sense of history.

Dimensions: about 20″ — 50cm diameter

This Moroccan plate is handmade and vintage. It boasts the natural age and historical reparations. A Wabi-Sabi item.

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