Elizabeth Plitzuweit - The Allure and Beauty of Moroccan Décor
Stellar trademark and copyright attorney Elizabeth Plitzuweit is an avid Moroccan art enthusiast. Having discovered the art and beauty of Moroccan furniture and home décor items while on vacation to the country, she decided to make her newfound passion for the art into more than a pastime. In 2003, Elizabeth opened her home décor boutique in Boston's interior design marketplace called Gazala. Through the store, Elizabeth displayed the appealing home décor items and furniture that often caught her eye on trips to Morocco. For art lovers looking to spice up their homes with Moroccan items, Elizabeth shares her insights on how to go about it. Morocco is a small country located in North Africa, and most of its artists draw inspiration from the rugged terrain of the desert environment that dominates the country. They incorporate this feature with unique Mediterranean patterns of Arabia, which explains why artists use a rich mix of colors such as blue, yellow, red, silver and gold. In the right mix, these colors are artful and appealing. Incorporating a Moroccan theme in your home doesn’t have to be relegated to a single art piece, explains Elizabeth Plitzuweit. Rather, it can begin right from the doorstep by using items such as antique doors, with Arabic and Berber designs the most appealing. Enhance the lighting by using Moroccan wall lamps, which are made from metal, glass or brass and have unique triangular shapes. Follow this up by adding candle lamps that give the home a more palace-like, exotic feel. Moroccan furniture pieces are usually traditional and handmade, which makes them unique and pleasing to the eye. At Gazala, Elizabeth Plitzuweit stocked wood tables and bowls made of native thuya and walnut, and Zouk furniture and mirrors. Furniture framings are adorned with silver and gold designs that are intricately molded. Carpets, woven with traditional Arabic patterns, will add more style to a living room or bedroom. Moroccan décor can be extended to the kitchen as well, says Elizabeth Plitzuweit, by incorporating items such as decorated plates, tea glasses, countertop ceramics, and vases. Hand painted pottery and Mosaic tables from Fez and Marrakech, for example, will bring the beauty of Morocco right into your kitchen.
Appreciating Moroccan art and culture is more than just a pastime to Elizabeth Plitzuweit. Taking the trips to Morocco served as a way to relax and vacation from the rigors of her job as an attorney, and she appreciated every minute spent in the African nation.