Our Story
As a married couple and proud owners of Riadland, we'll take you back to where our journey began—in the city of Fes, Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient city has been a constant source of handmade craftsmanship for generations, where artisans continue to employ age-old techniques passed down through the centuries. Amidst the intricate streets of the bustling medina, our passion and love for these works of art came to life...
Goals & Ambitons
We are highly motivated to contribute to keeping handmade craftsmanship alive in our Western homes because we lament the gradual displacement of passionate craftsmanship by machine mass production in our Western culture over the years. Our ambition is to give people the feeling that they really admire their products again with the awareness of the underlying story and the exclusivity behind it...
Foundation story
To understand the reason behind our choice of the name Riadland, let's begin by delving into what a riad represents. A riad is a Moroccan residence or palace graced with a splendid internal garden. The term "riad" derives its roots from the Arabic word for garden, most riads in Morocco have at least two floors and feature gardens designed in the Andalusian style, often adorned with a central fountain or pool. These distinctive abodes trace their origins back to the 9th or 10th century and were originally owned by the city's most affluent residents...