CERAMIC COLLECTION – MADE IN FES
2007 - ongoing, Morocco
A design workshop in Fes where selected designers and craftsmen from Morocco and the Netherlands have exchanged ideas and conducted research.
Original concept: Butterfly Works for DMO
Project partners: Amsterdam Municipality, Fes Municipality
The label Made in Fes is linked to the cultural-economic exchange between both the municipalities of Fes and Amsterdam, along with a number of other active partners. With the help of Amsterdam importers, international designers and Moroccan craftsmen, Butterfly Works developed a collection of Home Accessories for the Dutch 'upper mainstream' market. This label, which stands for cultural exchange, innovation and craftsmanship, flies the flag for durable and unique products each with a story of their own.
Currently we are developing a complete ceramic prototype collection for a Dutch wholesale importer and hopefully we can present the collection in February 2010 at the fair in Paris.
We wanted to initiate and stimulate cultural trade between the big immigrant groups in Amsterdam. One of which are the Moroccans. Butterfly Works was one of the very few parties who had the combined expertise of working in Morocco and coordinating product design. --- Robert Marijnissen, project coordinator for the Amsterdam city councilBrowse through quotes
