Business Details
27 Years
experience
Authentic Moroccan Handmade Crafts for Sale
Established in 1999, Golden Fleece Trading Company has built a reputation for sourcing and supplying authentic handmade goods directly from Moroccan artisans. Founded by the late Larry Leighton and his wife Juliette, a Moroccan-born expert in traditional craftsmanship, our business operates from a warehouse in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We specialise in curating high-quality leather goods, pottery, metalware, and textiles, all crafted using time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Our commitment to fair trade principles ensures artisans receive equitable compensation while preserving cultural heritage. With over two decades of experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with ethical practices to deliver unique, handcrafted products to our customers.Our team maintains direct relationships with craftspeople in Morocco, fostering trust and mutual respect that underpin our operations. We demonstrate expertise through our curated product range, including Zouak-painted furniture, Berber rugs, and henna lamps, each reflecting exceptional artistry. As a trusted intermediary, we authenticate product quality and origin, ensuring customers receive genuine artisanal goods. Our transparency in sourcing and dedication to customer satisfaction have established us as a reliable source for Moroccan crafts in the UK market.
Services
Leather Goods
Pottery
Metalware
Textile Rugs
Handcrafted Furniture
Lampshades
Baskets
Cloth Products
Skins & Parchment
Artisan Tours
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We maintain 25+ years of direct relationships with Moroccan artisans
- Our team includes a certified Moroccan-born craft specialist
- We guarantee ethical sourcing through transparent fair trade practices
- Our warehouse holds 1000+ unique handmade products from Morocco
- We offer expert guidance on traditional craftsmanship techniques
Services
Leather Goods
Handcrafted leather items including slippers, pouffes, and bags created by Moroccan artisans using traditional techniques. Each product combines functionality with intricate design, available in both machine-sewn and hand-sewn varieties. Our leather goods collection showcases generations of craftsmanship expertise.
Zouak Furniture
Hand-painted wooden furniture and mirror frames featuring traditional Moroccan Zouak patterns. Crafted by sixth-generation artisans in Marrakech using natural pigments and time-honoured techniques. Each piece demonstrates exceptional artistry with unique colour combinations and detailed motifs.
Berber Rugs
Hand-knotted wool rugs woven by Moroccan women's cooperatives using traditional methods. Available in various patterns including Zimour and Ait Warda designs. These carpets represent centuries of weaving heritage with each piece requiring significant artisan skill to complete.
Metalware
Hand-beaten metal items including sinks, trays, and decorative mirrors crafted from brass and nickel silver. Created using traditional metalworking techniques passed down through generations. Our collection features both functional and ornamental pieces showcasing Moroccan metalworking mastery.
Henna Lamps
Handcrafted lamps made by stretching goatskin over wrought-iron frames and decorating with natural henna. Produced in Moulay Hafid's workshop using Berber techniques. Each lamp features unique patterns and combines traditional Moroccan lighting methods with contemporary design elements.
People
Juliette Elgrably-Leighton
Owner
Moroccan-born founder with over 20 years' experience connecting UK markets with Moroccan artisans. Specialises in authentic craft authentication and ethical sourcing practices.
Larry Leighton
Co-founder
Late co-founder with 25+ years' leatherworking expertise gained in Morocco. Former associated member of the Moroccan leather workers' guild who established fair trade principles for the business.
Hassan
Chair Maker
60s-aged Moroccan craftsman creating handcrafted furniture with natural materials. Works with family members using traditional woodworking techniques passed down through generations.
Moulay Hafid
Lamp Maker
60s-aged master artisan specialising in henna-painted lamps. Develops unique patterns with his team while maintaining traditional Berber decoration methods for goatskin lighting products.
Said Bleny
Furniture Painter
Sixth-generation Zouak furniture maker from Marrakech. Specialises in intricate painted designs on wooden furniture and mirrors using traditional Moroccan colour combinations and patterns.
Questions
How can I purchase items from Golden Fleece?
Contact us via phone or product enquiry forms to arrange purchases. We accept payments over the phone or by BACS transfer.
Do you deliver products nationwide?
We post smaller items UK-wide. Larger purchases can be collected from our Stroud warehouse or arranged for local delivery.
Are all products handmade in Morocco?
Yes, our core collection originates from Moroccan artisans using traditional techniques, with some local Gloucestershire pottery additions.
Can I visit your warehouse?
Our Stroud warehouse has seasonal opening hours. Please check current times or contact us to arrange visits outside standard hours.
How do you ensure ethical sourcing?
We maintain direct relationships with artisans, pay fair prices, and visit workshops regularly to verify working conditions and practices.
What payment methods do you accept?
We process payments via BACS transfers and phone payments using card transactions for immediate purchases.
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