Under the Moroccan Night Sky

Under the indigo sky of Marrakech, Naoual sits before her loom, silk cords spilling like rivers across her lap. Each braid, each curve of soutache embroidery, tells a story of lineage, devotion, and the steady patience of hands at work.

Her atelier, Aya’s Marrakech, hums quietly with women’s laughter and the steady rhythm of handwork. Here, Naoual breathes new life into soutache embroidery, an intricate art passed down through generations of Moroccan makers. Each garment carries the grace of its maker, the shimmer of silver thread, and the soft balance between tradition and today.

From the heart of Marrakesh to the mountain villages of Ourika, women artisans continue to stitch resilience into every thread. Soutache, once learned in the Mellah, now carries forward through mothers, daughters, and friends. Even when the earth trembled, these women held fast to their craft, their community, and their hope.

At first glance, soutache may seem like decoration. Look closer and you’ll see centuries of history in every curve and stitch. Hand-sewn with silk cords, this art once adorned ceremonial garments and now graces Moroccan caftans, preserving heritage thread by thread.

Naoual’s designs are a meditation in motion. The Marrakesh Vest maps constellations of cord across deep indigo. The Marrakesh Jacket catches light like the moon over the night sky. Each piece carries its maker’s hand and heart.

To wear Aya’s work is to carry Morocco itself: its stillness, its song, its silken pulse. Her artistry connects women across continents, turning tradition into opportunity and keeping this rare craft alive.