We have once again added some great new vintage and one-of-a-find pieces from our showroom to our website for all to see. Have a look below and let us know if you have any questions about these featured pieces.

Hand carving wood has a long tradition in Morocco and is most often found on screens and tables. Geometrics are also a common motif and emerge on this table ($349 + Free Delivery) not only on the patterns, but the octagonal shape. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind table here.

Our one-of-a-kind Bozo Tribe Masks ($325 - $349 + Free Delivery) are handmade in Mali. They are probably about 20 years old and were originally attached to a pole and carried by a dancer in a regatta, much like a large marionette. Find them here and here.

The Bozo are primarily fishermen and have a wonderful creation story. Neighbors of the Dogon who reside on the shores of the Niger River, the Bozo are the 'first twins' according the tradition and worship Faro the spirit of water. The ram, valued throughout this region, was sacrificed for the first time by God to redeem the errors committed by Mousso Koroni, the 'ancient little woman.' An era of disorder, violence and sterility was followed by a period of prosperity, order and peace.

Our Bamileke Tribe Masks ($235 each + Free Delivery) are handmade in Cameroon. They are carved from a solid piece of wood and depict a Monkey, which represents intelligence. The Bamileke believe that their kings possess supernatural powers allowing them to change into animals, most often elephants, lizards or buffalos. This crossing of the boundaries, which happens during special rituals, allows them to create a link between the human and spirit realm. Find them here and here.

Our Fair Trade Wolof Prayer Mat baskets ($75 + Free Delivery) are incredibly useful for storage and also look striking when hung on the wall. Wolof women in rural Senegal have been crafting coil style baskets for generations. While traditional baskets were crafted using a local grass called njodax bound with strips of reed, modern baskets are bound with strips of plastic recycled from old prayer mats. Choose from White or Turquoise.

Labels: Africa, Eco-Friendly, End and Side Tables, Fair Trade, handicrafts, Middle East, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds

New in store today is a beautiful collection of handmade, fair trade fashion accessories designed by two sisters who wanted to make a difference in the developing world. One joined Peace Corps Morocco to help rural women develop business skills and the other traveled to Mali to research traditional weaving and metal-smithing techniques. Six years later their collection, Mushmina, was born.

We are delighted to have their designs at our shop. Swing by soon to check the out.

Labels: designers and artists, Fair Trade, fashion, fashion accessories, Middle East, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds

Holiday Shopping is in full swing and it is still not too late to order for delivery by Dec 24th.

Still searching for a last minute gift? How about our Moroccan Tea Glasses? (on Sale for a limited time at $6.80 each + Free Ground Delivery)

Plus, they are featured on Yahoo's Top 10 Green Gifts Under $30, which will surely impress even the most discriminating eco-shopper!

Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)

Labels: Eco-Friendly, gifts, handicrafts, Middle East, Press

You may have seen the Moroccan Leather Poufs that we carry online in white and gold leather. They have both proven to be extremely popular and we often get custom requests for them in unique colors. Recently we had a very specific request, which we were happily able to fill.

A client in Chicago needed a brown leather pouf in a medium shade with white leather stitching for his young son's room. Our source from Morocco has many colors on hand, everything from bright orange to soft pastels to classic black. Luckily we were also able to find a fit to our client's specific request and we were pleased to be able to deliver it quickly as well. The entire process took less than 2 weeks from the initial request to delivery. Take a look below at the great images sent in by our client of the pouf in it's new home.

We are always eager to work with clients to find solutions to their custom needs, whether it be creating an existing style in a unique color or developing a completely original design. Please give us a call at 1-866-804-1909 to speak about your custom design ideas.

The custom pouf at home in the baby's nursery in Chicago

Medium Brown Leather Pouf with White Stitching

Another view of the nursery - Lucky Baby!

Labels: custom project, handicrafts, leather, Middle East, Stools

The latest Pfeifer Find to land online is our striking low pouf in durable gold leather. Handmade in Marrakech, our poufs are fun as footstools or as extra seating at your next party and the gold leather is just too hot!

Moroccan leather is one of the finest in the world. The French know it. They even refer to fine leather goods as Maroquinerie. Moroccan leather working is centuries old and the traditions of the craft remain unchanged, with leather tanneries still using natural dyes and sunlight to tan the hides.

Click here to learn more about our Gold Leather Poufs.

Labels: handicrafts, leather, Middle East, New Arrivals, Product Preview