Stunning Nickel Silver Moroccan Arabesque Hand-Engraved Jewelry Box by Yahya Rouach (Yahya Creation) — Marrakesh Art-Design Object

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An exceptional nickel silver decorative box from Yahya Rouach, the London-born Moroccan designer-artist known internationally under the mononym Yahya and … Read more An exceptional nickel silver decorative box from Yahya Rouach, the London-born Moroccan designer-artist known internationally under the mononym Yahya and through his celebrated studio, Yahya Creation, based in Marrakesh. Meticulously hand-engraved with interlacing arabesque geometry and floral medallion motifs, this piece reflects the extraordinary history of Moroccan metalwork traditions—reimagined through the lens of contemporary collectible design.

Yahya Rouach has been commissioned for some of the most rarefied interiors in Morocco, including projects associated with the legendary Royal Mansour hotel in Marrakesh, and his work entered modern cultural lore when he created the ornate silver-and-nickel presentation box for the Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin—a contemporary art object in its own right.

Rouach’s artistic journey is one of cultural rediscovery and transformation. After formative travels through the ancient Silk Road and a profound encounter with Morocco’s architecture and artisan heritage, he established his Marrakesh workshop and gallery in the early 2000s, building a practice that bridges sculpture, design, and philosophy. His objects are celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship and have been featured in high-end retailers such as Nieman Marcus.

It is a heavy, substantial piece, weighing in at over 6 pounds. With its luminous jewel-like engraving and architectural form, this piece is equally suited as a jewelry or keepsake casket, an elevated tabletop object, or a collector’s decorative sculpture. See less