9 May 2026 · SamZar Team
Art as a tool for collective healing
Fez art exhibition
Art as a tool for collective healing.
Fez Gathering - May 14 to 17.
SamZar is proud to support and participate in this four day artistic event with an exhibition of 100 vintage and upcycled Caftans and Djellabas highlighting material knowledge, synthetic fabrics and both classic and contemporary design.
Sunday 17th May 2026 11 am to 5pm. Shems'y school of design.
Art connects perspectives, transforms experiences, and helps societies imagine new futures. Shaped by culture, history, and lived realities, it reflects who we are and who we can become.
Today’s global challenges of fragmentation, displacement, and conflict often stem from unresolved trauma. Art offers a space to process these experiences, rebuild trust, and create shared meaning.
It becomes a powerful response to uncertainty, turning isolation into connection and rupture into resilience.
From ancient expressions to contemporary practices, art has always helped humanity navigate moments of crisis and renewal. It is not just a form of expression, but a living force for understanding, memory, and transformation.
At Samzar, forgotten vintage caftans and djellabas are reborn. Crafted from natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk, these timeless Moroccan treasures are transformed into bold jackets, flowing kimonos, and durable medina shopping bags designed to replace single-use plastics with style and purpose.
Every stitch celebrates heritage, sustainability, and conscious living — turning traditional craftsmanship into modern eco-fashion.
Synthetic-fabric caftans are never worn or repurposed. Instead, they become powerful display pieces suspended in riads, cafés, and restaurants across Morocco as visual reminders of the hidden toxicity of plastics and synthetic textiles. Through art, fashion, and cultural storytelling, Samzar sparks awareness about the impact of plastic on our bodies, our environment, and future generations.