Wheat Leaf Engraved Silver Teapot – Hand-Engraved, Footed, 3 Sizes

Wheat Leaf Engraved Silver Teapot — Vertical Sprigs, Footed Form

The wheat leaf engraved silver teapot is the only teapot in this collection with a botanical motif that runs vertically rather than horizontally. Instead of a circumferential band, wheat leaf sprigs are chased in vertical columns along the lobed body panels — rising from the base to the shoulder in a pattern that emphasises the teapot’s height and the constructional segmentation of its body. In Moroccan decorative tradition, the wheat motif carries its own meaning: a symbol of prosperity and harvest.

Key Features

• Vertical wheat leaf motif: Hand-chased wheat leaf sprigs run vertically along each lobed body panel — the only botanical-motif teapot in the collection with a vertical orientation. Each sprig is individually chased, so the surface varies naturally across panels.
• Lobed, panelled body: The body has a lobed structure — a series of vertical panels separated by ridges — that gives each wheat sprig its own frame and catches light differently on each facet.
• Footed tripod base: Three cast feet lift the body off the surface, elevating the engraved panels and giving the form a pedestal quality.
• Three sizes: Medium (650ml / 22oz, 6 servings), Large (850ml / 29oz, 8 servings), and Extra Large (1.3L / 45oz, 12 servings).
• Silver-plated brass: The exterior and interior are silver-plated brass — a warm, reflective finish that develops a soft patina over time.
• Food contact safe: Lead-free and non-toxic, suitable for serving Moroccan tea.
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.9 in (20 x 15 cm), weighing approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb).

Hand-Engraved in Marrakech

Each wheat leaf sprig is cut by hand using fine metal-engraving tools — a technique known in Marrakech as naqsh, where the engraver draws thin lines into the silver-plated surface to build botanical forms one stroke at a time. The teapot is made by Kamal, a silver-plated brass metalwork artisan based in the Marrakech medina who specialises in hand-engraved teapots, trays, and serving pieces. Kamal’s workshop follows the hand-engraving traditions of the Marrakech medina, where each piece is chased individually rather than stamped or machine-etched.

Serving and Styling

The domed lid with its finial, the curved spout, and the ornate handle give the teapot a balanced silhouette that works as a centrepiece on a tea tray or a display shelf. The tripod feet keep the base raised, and the vertical wheat sprigs draw the eye upward, making the form look taller than its 7.9 x 5.9 in (20 x 15 cm) frame. On a dark surface with tea glasses and fresh mint, the silver-plated body picks up warm reflections from the surrounding setting. For a nature-inspired decor scheme, the wheat leaf motif makes this footed silver teapot a botanical accent that suits a sideboard, open shelving, or a styled tea table — and a distinctive gift for someone drawn to hand-engraved botanical metalwork.

The handle gets hot during pouring; use a cloth to hold it comfortably. This teapot is designed for serving, not for direct stovetop heating.

Care

Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap, then dry promptly with a soft cloth to prevent water spots and tarnish. Avoid abrasive cleaners and do not use a dishwasher. For full guidance on maintaining the silver-plated finish, see our complete teapot care guide.

Complete the Moroccan tea service: pair this teapot with a complete tea set including beldi glasses and a serving tray, or choose individual beldi tea glasses and a hand-engraved serving tray separately.

Interested in ordering several? Marrakeche Crafts offers a wholesale programme for hand-engraved silver teapots and other Moroccan metalwork, with trade pricing for retailers, restaurants, and tea ceremony services.