Recommended name

Fès Médina Hand-Painted Ceramic Basin

Fès el-Bali, the city's old medina, is where its potters have worked for centuries. That makes the name a good fit for the most traditional design in the range. Its sweeping cobalt ribbon, burgundy lattice panels, pinwheel roundels and dotted fields are all classic Fassi pottery motifs, and it's the piece in the collection that looks most like it came straight from the medina.

Alternatives

• Fès Ruban Ceramic Basin (ruban means ribbon, after the flowing cobalt band)

• Fès el-Bali Hand-Painted Basin

• Fès Andalou Polychrome Basin

• Fès Héritage Ceramic Basin

Product description

Fès Médina Hand-Painted Ceramic Basin

This basin is handmade in Fès, a city renowned for its ceramic heritage, and each one is shaped and painted by artisans. It's a genuine expression of traditional Fassi pottery.

The Fès Médina Basin is painted in cobalt blue, teal green, burgundy and saffron on warm ivory. A bold cobalt ribbon, filled with fine spirals, winds around the bowl in a continuous wave. In the curves of the ribbon sit pinwheel roundels in saffron, blue and green. They alternate with burgundy-framed panels of black and ivory lattice. Fields of fine cobalt dots, marked with saffron roundels, fill the spaces in between. A triangle border and a glossy green rim frame the design, and the pattern continues around the outside of the bowl.

Every line, dot and spiral is painted by hand, so the design has the richness and depth of true artisan work. No two basins are quite the same.

The wide, flared bowl sits above the counter and shows off the full painted interior. It pairs beautifully with brushed brass or aged gold tapware, cream marble, limestone and travertine benchtops, and warm plastered or tadelakt walls. It suits Moroccan, Andalusian, bohemian and eclectic heritage interiors. It makes a real centrepiece in a powder room, guest bathroom or boutique hospitality space.

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 the dimensions, lead time and freight before production begins.

Specifications

• Material: Handmade glazed ceramic

• Origin: Handcrafted in Fès, Morocco

• Design: Hand-painted polychrome cobalt ribbon with pinwheel roundels, lattice panels and dotted fields, inside and out

• Rim: Green glazed rim with a triangle border

• 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 a 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.