Vintage assif safi  Moroccan hand made and painted bowl  this truly stunning piece has beautiful hand painted decorations amazing deep colours clear hand signed on bottom 8 cm tall 19 cm wide at top 
Please note item is hand made 
Assif Safi is a Moroccan pottery artist. Safi, the city where he is from, is known for its pottery tradition and is considered the pottery capital of Morocco: 
History
Safi's pottery tradition dates back centuries and is influenced by the city's history, which includes the Almohad, Portuguese, and Alaouite civilizations. 
Pottery guilds
In 1940, craft cooperatives replaced the pottery guilds. 
Pottery school
In the early 20th century, Boujemâa Lamali, a Moroccan potter, established a pottery school in Safi. 
National Pottery Museum
Established in 1990, the museum provides a look at the history of the city's pottery. 
Sha'ba neighborhood
This neighborhood is home to about 100 potters and 130 traditional kilns. 
Blue faience
Safi is known for its lustrous blue faience, which was introduced to the city in the 19th century by a potter from Fès. 
Golden polychrome lusterware
This tradition was also introduced to Safi in the 19th century by Mohammed Langassi, a potter from Fès. 
International recognition
Safi's pottery is internationally recognized and highly sought-after across Morocco.