This silver tea tray was hand-hammered into its beautiful circular shape, and then engraved with the traditional geometric and floral designs of Morocco. The khatim, or 8 pointed star, is repeated throughout as a symbol of balance, harmony and universal order.
"The whole universe is found in a teapot," wrote
Abdallah Zrika, but "more accurately the sinia (tray) represents the
earth, the teapot the heavens, and the glasses rain: the heavens by way of the
rain is joined to...
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"The whole universe is found in a teapot," wrote
Abdallah Zrika, but "more accurately the sinia (tray) represents the
earth, the teapot the heavens, and the glasses rain: the heavens by way of the
rain is joined to the earth." So it has been for generations, the
silver-plated tray has been a symbol of gathering. Guests, friends and family
crowd around the sinia to share in a pot of mint tea, tasty sweets, and lengthy
conversation. Adorned with intricate designs, and a range of geometric shapes
—all of which have their own stories of meaning—these trays are used for carrying
drink, food, and the weight of the whole universe.
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