And, just like that, the Sartorialist himself has singlehandedly made Moroccan prints the new style. Just wait and see when everyone will be wearing harem pants and araabesque prints in a couple of months.
Not to mention the real story behind the drapes: most cars in Africa are bought second hand here in Europe and then driven to another life, thus very old and battered, with cracked dashboards and torn upholstery. Those textiles are a way to dignify their vehicles, to put some care in their machines with the meager means they can access to.
@RubaSidani
If you live in the middle east, this is not something unconventional. There is a whole vernacular of auto-decoration -particularly for Taxi’s and trucks -that includes patterned fabric, leathers, wool, plastic flowers, painting, calligraphy and even small electric fans and christmas lights. I believe there has been a book published documenting these driver-artists’ work in Beirut, Lebanon -the name escapes me right now..
It looks nice! I’ve vistit a lot of Arabic countries, but the one I absolute adore is Morocco. It’s such a wonderful country. I recommend you to visit the new ‘Morocco Mall’ in Casablanca, ohgosh it’s really awesome!!!
I dismissed this when I first saw it, mostly because we have these sorts of decorated cabs in chicago too. But now the patterns and the surreal blue green colors are suddenly looking very compelling. Like its underwater. Maybe I didn’t really look the first time.
Now you’ve done Turkey and Morocco, next stop India. You have to see this guy’s blog, http://wearabout.wordpress.com/ I’d say you inspired him more than a little.
It is your comments what amazes me, not the picture. After 9 years working in Morocco I’ve seen things like that about a thousand times. Thank God pictures do not let you notice the smell inside that car (yet). Do not take me wrong though, Morocco is a colorful nice country, with great art, craftsmanship, history, etc. But in my humble opinion this car is not representative of Morocco’s beauty.
Someone had to disagree from the main stream.
Vinka Maharani (@vinkamaharani)
December 13, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Somehow, the patterns look like traditional batik of Indonesia in a glance. Only its color shows the difference. =)
http://vinkamaharani.blogspot.com
Rich Beaubien
December 13, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Who are you kidding! I’m sure this is Union Sq.
All Hail The Blogger
December 13, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Amazing Beautiful. Please check out my blog.
All Hail The Blogger
December 13, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Amazingly beautiful! All Hail The Blogger
LocalCeleb
December 13, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Awesome the interior decorating in this car is amazing!
http://www.localcelebz.blogspot.com/
Katherine
December 13, 2011 at 9:25 pm
When did Nike start making windshield wipers? Excellent…
ophelia
December 13, 2011 at 9:35 pm
How festive!
http://cestlavieopheia.blogspot.com
J Umm
December 13, 2011 at 10:27 pm
missioni must have done this…
STYLE DECORUM
josefina
December 13, 2011 at 11:11 pm
VERY NICE
http://proyectocalle.tumblr.com/
Bohemian Style
December 13, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Great graphics!
Madeline
December 14, 2011 at 12:28 am
And, just like that, the Sartorialist himself has singlehandedly made Moroccan prints the new style. Just wait and see when everyone will be wearing harem pants and araabesque prints in a couple of months.
Petra
December 14, 2011 at 12:46 am
You can see, he LOVES his auto….
http://www.sax-s.com
haley
December 14, 2011 at 12:53 am
the patterns. loving it
*sP
December 14, 2011 at 1:22 am
NOT mad at that! wish i could find these seat covers in the states
Maggie
December 14, 2011 at 1:43 am
That interior looks way cool!
Joise
December 14, 2011 at 2:56 am
Really nice cloth pattern of the seat. I think motor companies should think about not only use leather to make seats.
http://www.starrygroove.com/
StreetLounge
December 14, 2011 at 3:57 am
The seats look like a persian carpet but on a classy way :) Not sure if I would like for my own car but it’s kind’a nice :)
http://www.streetlounge.blogspot.com/
Deepak Sharma
December 14, 2011 at 5:06 am
Amazing Beauty…….keep it up..
Deepak Sharma
December 14, 2011 at 5:08 am
good graphic,
Hot Sales Blog
December 14, 2011 at 6:57 am
Car with hearth inside…
http://www.hotsalesblog.com/
ALREADY 300 POSTS -> under 1 week!
Reptilia
December 14, 2011 at 7:25 am
This photo is pretty amazing!
http://justreptilia.blogspot.com
xx
Lemonview
December 14, 2011 at 7:44 am
Not to mention the real story behind the drapes: most cars in Africa are bought second hand here in Europe and then driven to another life, thus very old and battered, with cracked dashboards and torn upholstery. Those textiles are a way to dignify their vehicles, to put some care in their machines with the meager means they can access to.
Charlotte Wilder
December 14, 2011 at 7:56 am
Mmmm I love the line of stickers on the passenger side. Such a telling photo.
-Charlotte
http://www.thewilderthings.com
Lauren
December 14, 2011 at 8:51 am
I love the plastic grapes hanging from the rearview mirror!
The Styleseer
http://styleseer.blogspot.com
antique engagement rings
December 14, 2011 at 8:59 am
Your like the On The Road movies with Hope and Crosby!
Mertxe Hernandez
December 14, 2011 at 9:07 am
Amazing.
http://mertxehernandez.blogspot.com/
Erica
December 14, 2011 at 9:08 am
This kind of fabric is awesome!
http://adesignerinfashion.com/blog/burgundy-dress-for-christmas-time/
Lindy702
December 14, 2011 at 9:15 am
Great Shot…..colors and patterns are wonderful! TY
nicole
December 14, 2011 at 11:55 am
great pattern!!
its an amazing photo!!
http://nm-clindoeil.blogspot.com/
Name*
December 14, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Very intricate! But I bet that car smells awful.
Lauren (BestTrendz)
December 14, 2011 at 2:21 pm
What lovely prints! I love these.
BestTrendz
Emmy
December 14, 2011 at 3:29 pm
This car reminds me of a worn-out passport.:)
Guy
December 14, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Have never understood why auto makers don’t offer patterned upholstery. Stripes, geometric prints. Hey, even chintz!
Suzy
December 14, 2011 at 11:14 pm
all the Moroccan pictures captured here are so inspiring… can someone please design a line around this already
Ruba Sidani
December 15, 2011 at 2:19 am
@RubaSidani
If you live in the middle east, this is not something unconventional. There is a whole vernacular of auto-decoration -particularly for Taxi’s and trucks -that includes patterned fabric, leathers, wool, plastic flowers, painting, calligraphy and even small electric fans and christmas lights. I believe there has been a book published documenting these driver-artists’ work in Beirut, Lebanon -the name escapes me right now..
clarity enhanced diamonds
December 15, 2011 at 6:31 am
A great photo!
Diana Garcia
December 18, 2011 at 10:02 am
It looks nice! I’ve vistit a lot of Arabic countries, but the one I absolute adore is Morocco. It’s such a wonderful country. I recommend you to visit the new ‘Morocco Mall’ in Casablanca, ohgosh it’s really awesome!!!
Big kiss from Argentina.
This is Belgium
December 22, 2011 at 10:25 am
could very easily be Brussels !!
travest_y
December 23, 2011 at 7:20 am
nice but not as awesome as the taxi driver dashboards in egypt..
Name*
December 24, 2011 at 2:55 am
I dismissed this when I first saw it, mostly because we have these sorts of decorated cabs in chicago too. But now the patterns and the surreal blue green colors are suddenly looking very compelling. Like its underwater. Maybe I didn’t really look the first time.
Lucy
January 9, 2012 at 8:14 am
Now you’ve done Turkey and Morocco, next stop India. You have to see this guy’s blog, http://wearabout.wordpress.com/ I’d say you inspired him more than a little.
jd
January 10, 2012 at 11:26 am
It is your comments what amazes me, not the picture. After 9 years working in Morocco I’ve seen things like that about a thousand times. Thank God pictures do not let you notice the smell inside that car (yet). Do not take me wrong though, Morocco is a colorful nice country, with great art, craftsmanship, history, etc. But in my humble opinion this car is not representative of Morocco’s beauty.
Someone had to disagree from the main stream.