Silver-Plated Barrad Hand-Engraved Teapot with Lid Clasp

This silver-plated barrad teapot is the traditional Moroccan vessel for atay — the green tea and fresh mint ritual that has anchored Moroccan hospitality for generations. Hand-engraved in silver-plated brass with a lid clasp designed for the high-pour service that defines a proper tea ceremony, it carries the classic barrad silhouette: a rounded body, curved spout, arched handle, and three small feet.

Key Features

• Material: Solid brass base with multi-layer silver plating — food-contact safe and lead-free
• Hand-engraved decoration: Geometric hexagonal lattice and floral medallions cut by hand using the naqsh technique
• Lid clasp for high-pour: A hinged clasp locks the lid in place so you can tilt the teapot for the signature high pour without the lid lifting
• Built-in strainer: A strainer at the base of the spout catches mint leaves as tea pours
• Fully plated interior: The inside is silver-plated, matching the exterior
• Three sizes available: Medium (650 ml / 6 servings), Large (850 ml / 8 servings), Extra Large (1.3 L / 12 servings)
• Weight: Approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb)
• Handle note: The brass handle conducts heat — use a pot holder during service

Hand-Engraved in Marrakech’s Semmarine Quarter

Each teapot’s engraving band — geometric X-patterns interspersed with floral medallions — requires five to seven days of skilled hand work using the naqsh technique, the fine metal-incision tradition practiced in Marrakech’s metalworking souks. The teapot is made in the Semmarine quarter of Marrakech’s medina, where Kamal and his workshop have shaped silver-plated brass teapots, trays, and serving pieces for years, carrying forward a craft that the city’s metalworkers have practiced for centuries.

The high-pour is not just showmanship — pouring from height aerates the tea and cools it to the right drinking temperature, a technique central to the Moroccan tea ceremony. The lid clasp ensures the lid stays seated through that full-tilt pour, which is what makes this barrad specifically suited to high-pour service rather than a standard pour-and-fill.

Care & Styling

Wash by hand with mild soap and warm water, dry promptly with a soft cloth, and avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwasher use. Silver-plated brass will develop a soft patina over time; a gentle wipe with a soft cloth is enough for routine care. For full guidance, see our teapot care guide.

On a tray beside tea glasses, this barrad reads as a centrepiece — the engraved silver surface catches light from every angle, and the classic three-footed form anchors the arrangement. It is equally at home on an open shelf between brewings.

Product Questions

Is this teapot made of copper or silver-plated brass?

It is silver-plated brass, not copper. The URL may reference copper from an older listing, but the teapot itself is solid brass with a silver plating on the exterior. The interior is also silver-plated for food-contact safety.

What is a barrad?

A barrad is the traditional Moroccan teapot form with a distinctive lid clasp and high-pour spout. It is designed for the Moroccan tea ceremony, where the high pour aerates the tea and creates a foam on the surface.

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

For a host who values traditional atay service, this silver-plated barrad teapot is a fitting gift — the lid clasp and hand-engraved band speak to a tea ritual taken seriously. For trade buyers furnishing hospitality venues or stocking a teaware collection, explore our wholesale Moroccan products programme.