• What: Zellij Fountain, a gift from one of Chicago's sister cities, Casablanca, Morocco
• Where: Horticulture Hall at Garfield Park Conservatory; photo taken
Sunday July 22, 1 pm
• Why: Gorgeous mosaic-style wall with running water makes visitors stop and stare, investigate the strong colors and overall pattern. The hand-cut tiles show artistan traditions of 10th-century North Africa and Andalusia.
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Comments (4)
You only posted this today, but it was there on the 22nd? I hope it's *still* there...!
KatGamer:
I was there on the 22nd, which is when I took the pics. The fountain is a permanent gift to the conservatory (given in 2003 I believe), so you'll see it if you go! I think I'll rephrase the post so it's clear...thanks.
Whoa! Gorgeous!! Makes me want to kick off my shoes and go for a splash!
I'm an interior designer in San Francisco and i've done so many Moorish inspired homes .
There is a company called Saint Tropez Boutique located in San francisco who specialized in all the Moorish inspired home decor and Moroccan tiles you may check out their websites:
http://www.sainttropezboutique.us
http://www.sainttropezstone.com
http://www.sainttropezboutique.net
or just call them at : (415) 513-5920
they also have a georgous showroom located at : 25 evelyn way, San Francisco, CA 94127
Marie,