Journey to the western edge of the Sahara desert and youll find the village of Tamegroute an historic oasis where Moroccos iconic Tamegroute pottery has been produced for centuries. There, following these age-old, closely-guarded techniques, our gorgeous Zohra Taper Holder is handcrafted by skilled local artisans in a small, family-owned workshop. The process starts with clay dug from the nearby Draa riverbed, which is molded into a simple, classic shape and coated in a glaze made from a secret combination that includes magnesium and copper oxide. Once glazed, each piece is fired in a blazing hot wood-burning oven (were talking over a thousand degrees!) for more than twenty-four hours. Something about the alchemy of that specific local clay, dipped in that particular glaze and slowly fired at that extreme temperature results in our Zohra Taper Holders distinctive shade (or, more accurately, shades) of green. With its vibrant hues, earthy texture and perfectly imperfect silhouette, Zohra is great for bringing a bit of color and global-chic character to any tabletop vignette although we especially love it in multiples illuminating a mantel or dining table centerpiece. True handmade objects, no two are exactly alike and variations in shape, size and color should be expected. stoneware reactive green glazehandmade in morocco following traditional techniques each is unique; variations in shape, size, glaze color and handmade characteristics should be expected approximately 4.25" diameter x 10"H Each of our Zohra Taper Holders are completely unique and variations should be expected. Please make a note at checkout or send us an email if you would like to receive photos of available options. If we dont hear from you, we will choose one for you from our selection.