Guerlain and Aït Manos Collaborate on Zellige-Embellished Terracotta Powder Compacts

In 2026, Guerlain launched the Terracotta Golden Dunes limited edition, featuring Moroccan zellige mosaic on its iconic bronzing powder compacts. The collaboration with Casablanca-based atelier Aït Manos, founded in 1994 by Ghalia Sebti and Tawfik Bennani, was driven by artistic director Ann-Caroline Prazan's admiration for the craft. Three designs—Blue Dakhla, Red Zagora, and Green Agafay—reference Moroccan landscapes. Aït Manos patented a pre-assembly system in 1997 that allowed zellige to be exported globally, now employing 90 people including 70 master artisans, with a color lab offering over 100 hues. Guerlain's approach emphasized listening over briefs, using existing Aït Manos patterns adapted to the compact's small curved surface. The collaboration reflects Guerlain's 200-year tradition of working with artisans, with future projects including embroidery in late 2026.