Editorial Standards
How MoroccanGlass Reviews Products
What this site does
MoroccanGlass exists to close the gap between decorators hunting for authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and the ocean of cheap replicas online. Drawing on decades of trade-floor experience—from negotiating with Fez workshops to advising designers on sourcing—I built this site to give you the same clarity a seasoned importer would: what marks genuine hand-cut brass-and-glass, which price tiers actually deliver durability, and how to buy without getting burned. This is an editorial operation, plain and direct.
How we evaluate
- Material composition: hand-cut brass, thick glass, and lead-free solder vs. cheap alloy.
- Craftsmanship markers: clean solder seams, even glass panes, and tight wire loops.
- Provenance documentation: seller listing origin, maâlem signatures, or workshop photos.
- Price-to-durability ratio: correlation between price and expected lifespan from real owner reports.
- Patina potential: whether materials age beautifully or corrode poorly.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this site earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports editorial independence and keeps the research honest.
How to reach Neil
Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.