Visiting modern Morocco: A study in patterns

Following our introduction of Christiana Coop, she writes to us from Morocco to bring us some amazing patterns and textiles from colourful Marrakesh…

My first post for mydeco.com comes from Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh, Morocco. I’ve been working on a project here with the owner and designer, Maryam. While staying here, I’ve been so inspired to become more creative and daring in mixing old and new patterns and textures.
Co-owning two wallpaper shops, Ferm Living Shop and Hygge & West, I don’t consider myself shy when it comes to bold patterns.  But I haven’t thought to mix them up quite so freely and joyfully.
I want to share some of my favorite combinations with you to provide a bit of inspiration for a modern Moroccan mash-up!  First up is one of the lovely guest bedrooms where I am staying here.  The bursts of pink and gold in the bed linens and wall hangings are classic Moroccan, but mixed with a bright Suzani pattern and bold black and white, they feel fresh and contemporary.

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