Shopping in Marrakech - Softcover

Susan Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1892145782 ISBN 13: 9781892145789

Publisher: Little Bookroom, 2009

Synopsis

French, British and Moroccans have revived the style credentials of this ancient city...several young designers are now converting junk-filled tourist emporiums into boutiques...A rich blend of stunning, arabesque clothes, jewelry, accessories and home furnishings await the more discriminating shopper. -Daily Telegraph Let Susan Simon guide you through the winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets to uncover the best of the treasures of Marrakech: luxurious caftans of velvet or Moroccan cashmere; bejeweled shoes and slippers; ethnic jewelry with semi-precious stones or antique coins; handmade decorative objects for the home; beautifully embroidered linens and undergarments; colorful ceramics; sequined antique shawls; gold-encrusted glassware; and an Alladin's treasure trove of dazzling discoveries. The stylish author and photographer have dozens of ideas of how to incorporate your exotic finds into every wardrobe and home. The guide is divided into seven separate walks-and little bonus walks-that take you through the main shopping areas, using the author's precise directions and visual landmarks. And, as a caterer and cookbook author, Susan Simon can't resist pointing out her favorite spots, for everything from mint tea and pastries to fragrant tagines.

About this title

Review:

Everyone seems to have a friend of a friend who picked up an antique Louis XVI chair or Moorish chandelier in a backstreet for a song - and your chances of emulating them are much improved with two new guides. (Wanderlust)

About the Author:

Susan Simon is a caterer and cookbook author. She runs a catering business in New York City and is a part-time resident of Nantucket island, MA. Photojournalist and stylist Nally Bellati was born in Italy and raised in England. She has contributed photographs and features to all major Italian magazines as well as by-lined columns in Harper's Bazaar Uomo and L'Uomo Vogue. Her book New Italian Design was translated into four languages. She lives in Venice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Bookroom
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1892145782
• ISBN 13: 9781892145789
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192