The old city of Marrakech is probably most well known for its crafts and markets, including the biggest in Morocco. It also has the busiest square in the whole of Africa, known as the Djemaa el Fna. Here, objects from across Africa, the Arab World and Europe are bought and sold. This beautiful red decorative Moroccan teapot is just such an item that would be found in the square and across the cities of Marrakech and Casablanca.

If you have a fondness for Arab, Islamic or African culture and art, then this red decorative teapot will make a wonderful addition to your home. The metalwork shows abstract shapes and foliage designs which are common in crafts of Berber origin. Small scratches as well as unique variations add character to the teapot. The delicate curving forms of the teapot handles are rather like the plumes of fine smoke that arise from the iconic shishas (hookah)

You can buy this red teapot from the following location: Red Moroccan Ceramic Teapot.

Price: $210

The three holders are self-standing and can be used in conjunction with other items of a similar design, color or material. When not in use, the spiral shapes will continue to act as aesthetically pleasing items which can be left in place on a kitchen counter, table or windowsill. The black metal quality of the banana, napkin and paper towel holders means the expressive and delicate looking curls will contrast distinctively from the objects they are crafted to hold or contain.

Kitchen interiors are all too often rather linear and straight in appearance. These black metal spiral holders will bring a little more curvature to the kitchen area. The holders will also bring a certain uniformity to a décor scheme which might otherwise look a little messy and haphazard.

You can buy this set from here: Banana, Napkin and Paper Towel Holder Set.

Price: $29.47

The hand painted ceramic fat chef cookie jar is designed with one purpose in mind, to safely and securely store cookies thereby keeping them fresh. However, the fat chef cookie jar serves a secondary purpose as a decorative item to add character to a kitchen interior. A little humor is hinted at with the half eaten cookie in the fat chef’s hand, perhaps taken whilst nobody was looking.

On the chef’s hat, the word “cookies” is drawn, giving a clear signal to hungry children that this is where the cookies are kept. Whether an adult or a kid, the whole family will find an endearing quality about this ceramic fat chef cookie jar. Too many cooks in one kitchen can spoilt the broth but not in the case of this charming fat chef and his horde of cookies.

Price: $41.99

The black pig serving tray can be used for a variety of purposes. Carrying drinks and plates of biscuits and candies is its foremost function but when not in use it can also act as a decorative accessory for the kitchen wall or a table top. The black pig silhouette is deliciously curvy and stands out from the light brown fabric-like background. This vintage fabric style also crosses over into the shape of the pig, leaving the overall pig serving tray looking as though it is made from strong canvas.

This pig themed tray is sure to get a squeal and a giggle out of any delighted pig fan who comes to visit.

Price: $76

That’s where something like this cast iron cookbook easel as shown above comes into the scenario. This cookbook easel has a delightful cast iron whimsical chef design incorporated into the background of the cookbook stand. Place your cookbook on this chef themed cookbook easel and all you’ll need to do is turn the pages with the minimum of touch. Apart from a few corners, the cookbook will remain free from stains and stickiness, meaning a longer life for all the family to take inspiration from.

The cast iron cookbook easel with the chef themed design means when a cookbook is not present, then the cookbook stand can act as a decorative accent piece all on its own. The easel can be placed on a kitchen shelf or windowsill where it will become a sculptural piece. Made from a strong material and with a sturdy structure, this whimsical chef cookbook easel will be able to hold the largest and heaviest of cookbooks.

Price: $29

A cupcake cookie jar like this one can fulfil a number of roles. Given their name, the cookie jar is ideal for holding cookies but it’s also possible to place inside a variety of other items. These might include candies, sweets, mints, dried fruit, nuts as well as non-edible collectables such as coins, toy soldiers, spare nuts & bolts and even spare fabric bits and cotton wheels for sewing. The possibilities are endless.

The pink and red cupcake cookie jar presented here will make a nice decorative addition to a kitchen counter, cupboard or shelf. Kids will know exactly where the delicious cookies are by looking for the big colorful cupcake with the red cherry on top. There’s a whole page devoted to this type of cookie jar which you can view here: Cupcake Cookie Jars.

Whether one sees the stabbed man knife holder as a portrayal of a frustrated housewife or some kind of voodoo knife holder, the decorative kitchen accessory definitely provides a humorous talking point. Each of the 5 knives is made with heavy-gauge durable stainless steel and have been crafted to offer razor-sharp precision cutting. The 5 knives which make up the stabbed man knife holder set are each slightly different to one another and thus, as a whole, able to perform a variety of duties.

Individual protective knife sleeves are in-built into the stabbed man knife holder which means when the knives are in storage, they will be in a protected environment which will keep both the knives and anyone wandering by, safe and secure. Whether you’re married, co-habiting or single, this humorous voodoo-style knife man will garner a smile every time you and guests enter the kitchen. The one in the picture is in white but the stabbed man knife holder can also be found in chrome, red and black.

If you know of someone who is short of knives and possibly having problems with their partner, then this stabbed man knife holder with stainless-steel knives will make a great gift idea.

You can read more about this funny kitchen accessory as well as view purchasing details here: The Ex 5-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Unique Holder, White.

Price: $69.95

The hand-painted blue pizza plate I will write about today has a stunningly beautiful floral pattern which is eye-catching to say the least. A tasteful combination of cobalt blue and white gives this Hungarian pizza plate an elegant grace. This should come as no surprise because this blue pizza plate is actually made by Hungarian master potter Istvan Barakonyi who is renowned in Europe for his designer creations. As well as making the pizza plate from white clay, Barakonyi also meticulously hand paints and signs his work, which just makes this intricately designed floral pattern all the more amazing and beautiful.

It’s interesting to note that the floral pattern on the blue pizza plate is inspired by the designs of the ancient European province of Danubia, which can now be found in modern day Hungary. As the name suggests, it straddled the River Danube which now flows through ten European countries. The cultural history of this region is vast, rich and fascinating to read about. This Hungarian hand-painted blue pizza plate has been inspired by this and is a kitchenware item that can be used in the process of heating and eating pizza.

If you have Hungarian ancestry or regular guests from that region, then this pizza plate with a floral design will be more than ideal.

You can buy this plate from the following location: Hungarian Hand-painted Blue Pizza Plate.

By the way, it’s oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Children are naturally attracted to the colorful items in life and so this ceramic rooster cookie jar is an ideal kitchenware piece for parents and grandparents to keep on a high shelf. The child will look up in wonder at the delights inside whilst the beautiful design of the rooster cookie jar will make a lovely decorative addition to the kitchen interior. For homes in rural areas that have a more natural design scheme, then this colorful ceramic rooster cookie jar is ideal.

The rooster cookie jar has been individually hand painted and as one can see from the image above, the painted decoration incorporates the natural markings of a rooster with delicate floral designs. A wide and sturdy base ensures the rooster cookie jar will not topple over in the event of too much excitement when the kids realise what’s inside. The cookies are found by removing the rooster’s head which also doubles as the cookie jar’s lid.

Animal themed kitchenware have been popular for centuries and it’s no wonder when you see the hand painted character of something like this ceramic rooster cookie jar.

You can purchase this cookie jar from the following location: Colorful Ceramic Rooster Cookie Jar.

Price: $46

Master artist Danko is the creative hand behind these ceramic tea pots which are a delight to behold due to the rich colors they have been painted in. Made using red clay, the 6 inch high Bulgarian teapots are colored with a red and teal color design combination. It goes without saying, that each piece is unique due to the hand painted quality of these beautiful ceramic teapots from Bulgaria.

Danko lives in the northern part of Bulgaria and uses many influences from this old land in these tableware creations. The Black Sea, the Balkan mountain range and the various villages that surround this talented artist are used as inspiration in the design of these beautifully colorful ceramic teapots. Contemporary style is mixed and merged with more traditional forms of design which can only be found in Bulgaria to produce a rich and unique ceramic decorative look.

If you’re looking for some tasteful and colorful tableware for the kitchen and from which to serve friends, family and guests, then this Bulgarian teapot will be a great item to add to your service collection. When not being used to store tea, it can be left on a kitchen counter or living room table as a decorative feature that will be sure to impress visitors. For Europhiles who adore a little European history and style, then this Bulgarian tea pot will also be right up your street.

You can buy this tea pot from the following location: Bulgarian Hand Painted Decorative Teapot.

Price: $62