The mystery of the Berber symbols in your Moroccan crafts

Berber Symbols

Mystery and Meaning in Crafts

The Berber people has created a rich culture.

They have filled their culture with music, symbols and art.

These symbols can be seen in tattoos, ceramics, jewelry, carpets...

Each piece of craftsmanship always has a Berber motif, or a Berber sign that always has a precise and very rich meaning.

Meaning of Amazigh symbols

Each symbol has a unique interpretation and can represent aspects such as protection, connection with nature, family unity or spiritual power.

They are a vivid expression of the rich cultural heritage of the Amazigh and continue to be a source of inspiration and pride for generations to come.

The Amazigh symbols:

The seeds: They represent the male seed, a symbol of life and fertility.
The olive tree: A symbol of beneficial strength, olive oil represents the vital substance. The Amazigh name is Azemmur, derived from the word "tazmat" (strength).
The diamond: Symbol of woman, associated with the snake, represents the union of opposites.
The tree: It represents the axis of the world, around which beings, things and spirits revolve. It is associated with an easy life, happiness and fertility. It also symbolizes life and knowledge.
The Aries: It represents physical power and strength, as well as being a symbol of life and generosity.
The star or the cross: For women who use this symbol associated with diamond, it symbolizes a bird, a symbol of beauty and agility. It also symbolizes the two legs and two arms of man.

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Symbol The Spider Berber Amazigh Morocco

Symbol Frog Berber Amazigh Morocco

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Symbol Barley Berber Amazigh Morocco

Amazigh symbols

The seeds: They represent the male seed, a symbol of life and fertility.
The olive tree: A symbol of beneficial strength, olive oil represents the vital substance. The Amazigh name is Azemmur, derived from the word "tazmat" (strength).
The diamond: Symbol of woman, associated with the snake, represents the union of opposites.
The tree: It represents the axis of the world, around which beings, things and spirits revolve. It is associated with an easy life, happiness and fertility. It also symbolizes life and knowledge.
The Aries: It represents physical power and strength, as well as being a symbol of life and generosity.
The star or the cross: For women who use this symbol associated with diamond, it symbolizes a bird, a symbol of beauty and agility. It also symbolizes the two legs and two arms of man.

Many Berber patterns are believed to be simple geometric shapes, such as squares, triangles and lines that are abstract.

However, they are actually surprisingly complex and specific; These shapes serve many purposes: protection against the evil eye, identification of a tribe or family, expression of feelings, or even assertion of social status.

Where can you find these symbols?

En sabra cushions handmade from Morocco.
Like a fine work of art, the Amazigh sabra cushion is one that will grant a sense of wonder and beauty to its observer.

The Amazigh sabra cushion has simple patterns with straight lines and geometric shapes. The most common shapes are rhombuses, rectangles and triangles.

Each cushion is a unique piece resulting from the imagination of Amazigh artisans.

Amazigh tattoos are one of the most beautiful examples of Amazigh culture.

The Amazigh tribes tattooed themselves to maintain their origins, which they represented in their tattoos, but they also did so to attract the attention of the men they loved.

Each tribe has its own tattoo that identifies it through a combination of signs.