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Moroccan Tea Glasses

Small, colorful glass cups decorated with gold or silver painted motifs, essential for the Moroccan mint tea ceremony.

History & Cultural Context

The small glass (kas) is inseparable from Moroccan tea culture. Originally imported from France and Belgium, decorated tea glasses became a distinctly Moroccan craft. Traditional designs include geometric borders, floral arabesques, and now tourist-friendly patterns.

Materials

GlassClear glass blanks, imported or locally made
Metallic paintGold or silver decorative paint

Production Techniques

Hand-painting or screen-printingTraditional
Decorative motifs applied to glass surface
Kiln-firingTraditional
Painted decoration permanently fused to glass through heat

Production Notes

Clear glass blanks are decorated with hand-painted or screen-printed metallic designs, then kiln-fired to set the decoration. Sold in sets of 6 or 12.

Quality Indicators

Quality

Paint adheres firmly (doesn't scratch off)Even glass thickness

Price Ranges

Budget15 – 40 MAD(~$2 – $4)

Set of 6, basic printed designs

Mid-range40 – 100 MAD(~$4 – $10)

Set of 6, hand-painted, gold details

Premium100 – 250 MAD(~$10 – $25)

Set of 12, elaborate hand-painted, heavy glass