Fès Médersa Hand-Painted Ceramic Basin

This basin is handmade in Fès, a city with centuries of ceramic craftsmanship, and each one is shaped and painted by artisans. Its design draws on the architecture that made the city famous.

The Fès Médersa Basin is painted in deep bottle green on warm ivory. Two rings of graceful arches step down towards the drain, like the colonnaded courtyards of Fès's historic médersas, and a small cluster of dots sits inside each arch. A trailing vine border and a glossy green rim frame the design, and the arches continue around the outside of the bowl.

Every line is painted by hand, so the pattern has a quiet rhythm and a handmade warmth that printed ceramics can't match. No two basins are quite the same.

The wide, flared bowl sits above the counter and shows off the full painted interior. It pairs especially well with brushed brass or aged gold tapware, cream marble, limestone and travertine benchtops, and warm plastered walls. It suits Moroccan, Mediterranean, heritage, English country and luxury contemporary interiors, and looks superb alongside timber vanities and indoor greenery.

Made to order in your size

Each basin is made to order. Sizes start at 20 cm in diameter for compact powder rooms and guest bathrooms, and go up to larger statement sizes for main bathrooms and double vanities. Tell us your preferred diameter and your benchtop layout, and we'll confirm dimensions, lead time and freight before production begins.

Specifications

• Material: Handmade glazed ceramic

• Origin: Handcrafted in Fès, Morocco

• Design: Hand-painted bottle-green double arcade with dot detail and vine border on ivory, inside and out

• Rim: Green glazed rim

• Shape: Wide, flared vessel bowl

• Installation: Above-counter vessel basin

• Sizes: Made to order from 20 cm diameter

• Delivery: Carefully packed and shipped Australia-wide

Care

Clean with a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Avoid harsh chemicals and scouring pads, which can dull the glaze over time.

Please note

Each basin is hand-thrown and hand-painted, so slight variations in pattern, colour, glaze and dimensions are natural to the craft and part of its charm. Waste, pop-up and tapware are sold separately. Installation by a licensed plumber is recommended.

Shipping & Delivery:

Item is shipped worldwide from Fez, Morocco. Orders are carefully packed and dispatched within the production lead time.

• Free worldwide shipping included in all prices
• Australia:  +15% shipping surcharge applied at checkout
• Estimated delivery: 10 business days after dispatch
• All shipments are tracked and insured
• You will receive a tracking number by email once your order ships

Customs & Import Duties

Import duties, taxes and customs fees are NOT included in your order total. These charges vary by country and are determined by your local customs authority.

• Customs fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer
• Moorish Craft is not responsible for any additional charges upon delivery
• We declare the accurate value of all shipments
• For EU orders: VAT may apply upon import, Australia Orders: GST may apply upon import

Returns & Cancellations:

As all our products are handcrafted to order, we have a specific returns policy:

• Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase
• After 24 hours: cancellations are not accepted as production may have begun
• Damaged items: we replace or refund any product damaged during shipping — photo evidence required
• Custom orders (custom colors, sizes, patterns) are non-refundable
• Returns must be requested within 7 days of delivery

Production Leadtime:

All Andalusian products are made to order by our master artisans in Fez, Morocco:

• Zellige Tiles: 3–4 weeks
• Zellige Fountains: 3–4 weeks
• Pottery Basins: 2–3 weeks
• Mosaic Tables: 3–5 weeks

Production begins immediately after order confirmation and payment. For urgent orders or project deadlines, please contact us before placing your order.