Firstly before we begin we must give a little warning about this post it’s not for everyone, espeacially those of you who have particularly strong feelings about the use of animal skins for the production of leather goods. We are afraid this post is definitely not for someone with those kinds of sensibilities,We would like to advise you to kindly switch to another post about a subject that will make you happier. And for anyone else who remains we will continue with the gruesome details of our trip to the tanneries…Although the tanneries in Marrakech are not as well known as those in Fez, youll still find enough to keep your attention for hours. Historically, dyes for leather were comprised of everything from pigeon guano to pomegranates, but today, youll find the dyes are mostly made of chemical pigments. The most interesting part of visiting the tanneries is seeing the process itself and the equipment used, neither of which have changed for centuries. The majority of work is crafted by local artisans and then sold in the Marrakech souks.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:27:34 +0000
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