Art for the vanity. Built for everyday use.
Every Amal is painted freehand in the Fez medina, then double-fired at 1,040°C until the glaze is non-porous. The result is a basin that reads as a piece of ceramic art and installs like a standard countertop vessel sink.
What owners say once it is installed
Perfect basin, beautifully made. I love it and truly appreciate the gift.
AmandaAbsolutely gorgeous. Everything was perfect from the atelier to delivery.
RoxaneStunning sink, beautifully made and safely packaged. A real statement piece.
LauraBeautifully made and arrived safely. I absolutely love my new basin.
Amanda B.Beautiful sink with a lovely casual sophistication. I absolutely love it.
CorinnePerfect for our small bathroom. Beautiful, practical and exactly right.
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A focal point that does not fight the room
The black linework wraps the outside of the vessel and carries on into the basin, so the pattern reads from standing height as well as from the doorway. The cylindrical profile keeps the silhouette simple, which is why a graphic basin still works in a restrained bathroom.
Look closer. The character is in the brushwork.
Three details worth zooming into before you decide, because they are what separate a hand-painted basin from a printed one.
The motif
Arabesque florals drawn in a continuous rhythm around the body. Spacing and petal shape shift slightly as the brush travels, which is what gives the pattern its hand-drawn movement.
The glaze
A mineral glaze fired into the clay body, giving depth under the surface rather than a flat coating on top of it.
The line
Fine-tipped brushwork with visible starts and lifts. No two basins carry an identical line, and that is the point.
Made by hand. Fired by fire.
The Amal is produced in a working atelier in the Fez medina, where ceramic has been made the same way for generations. Four stages, each carried out by hand, each leaving a mark on the finished basin.
Shaped
The clay body is formed into the cylindrical vessel profile and left to dry before the first firing.
Painted
Floral motifs are applied freehand with fine-tipped brushes and mineral-based glazes. There is no pattern to trace.
Fired twice
A second firing at 1,040°C vitrifies the body and seals the glaze into a non-porous surface.
Inspected
Each basin is checked for glaze faults and hairline cracks, then crated for its journey.
A decorative object with a working basin inside it
Four details decide whether a vessel sink is pleasant to live with. Here is how the Amal handles each one.
01 / Finished rim
A smooth glazed edge, comfortable against the hand and easy to wipe. Available with an optional warm brass rim.
02 / Painted interior
The decoration continues inside the basin, so the pattern is visible from above rather than only in profile.
03 / Pre-ground flat base
Machined flat so the basin sits level on the counter and the drain seats without rocking or leaking.
04 / Standard 1.75 inch outlet
Takes an ordinary vessel-sink drain. Because a vessel has no overflow, choose a drain without an overflow slot.
Four things to check in your bathroom
A vessel sink sits on top of the counter rather than inside it, which changes three measurements. Five minutes now avoids a return later.
Counter depth
Measure front to back. Leave at least 2 inch of clear counter in front of the basin so it is not crowded at the edge. For the 16 inch basin, allow a deeper counter.
Faucet height
A standard basin mixer will be too short. You need a tall vessel faucet or a wall spout, with the outlet clearing the rim and the reach landing water near the centre of the bowl.
Drain and trap
Standard 1.75 inch outlet, no overflow. Use a non-overflow pop-up or grid drain. The trap sits lower in the cabinet than with an undermount basin, so check the clearance below.
Working height
The basin adds its full height on top of your counter. On a standard 36 inch vanity that is comfortable for most adults. On a taller counter, measure before you commit.
Not sure your setup works? Send a photo of your vanity and faucet with the counter depth and we will confirm the fit before you order. No obligation.
Ask the atelierWhich Amal fits your vanity?
Diameter is the decision. As a guide, leave at least 2 inch of clear counter in front of the basin and 3 inch on each side. If your counter is shallow, go one size down rather than squeezing the largest in.
| Diameter | Best for | Counter depth |
|---|---|---|
| 8 inch | Cloakroom or a narrow powder-room counter | 14 inch or more |
| 10 inch | Compact powder room, guest washroom | 16 inch or more |
| 12 inch | Standard single vanity, the most popular choice | 18 inch or more |
| 14 inch | Generous single vanity or a deeper counter | 20 inch or more |
| 16 inch | Statement vanity, master bathroom, hospitality | 22 inch or more |
Planning a double vanity? Matched pairs can be ordered together so both basins come from the same firing.
Three habits, and it stays as it arrived
The fired glaze is non-porous, so daily care is simple. The only real risk to a hand-painted surface is abrasion, not water.
Soft cloth, mild cleaner
A damp microfibre cloth and a pH-neutral bathroom cleaner is all it needs.
No scouring, no bleach
Abrasive pads, powder cleansers and bleach-based products can dull the glaze over time.
Rinse strong colours away
Hair dye, iodine and similar pigments should be rinsed off rather than left to sit.
The questions people actually ask
Installation first, delivery second, because that is the order the doubts arrive in.
Will standard US or European plumbing fit this sink?
Yes. The Amal has a pre-ground flat base with a standard 1.75 inch outlet, which is the common vessel-sink size in both the US and Europe. Any ordinary vessel pop-up or grid drain fits directly.
One thing to get right: a vessel basin has no overflow, so choose a drain without an overflow slot. A drain made for an overflow basin will leak if used here.
What faucet height and reach do I need?
Because the basin sits on top of the counter, a standard basin mixer will be too short. You need either a tall vessel faucet or a wall-mounted spout. The spout outlet should clear the rim with room to wash your hands underneath, and the reach should land the water near the centre of the bowl rather than against the back wall.
Send us your chosen faucet and vanity measurements and we will confirm the pairing before you order.
How deep does my vanity need to be?
Allow the basin diameter plus roughly 2 inch of clear counter at the front and 3 inch at each side. If your counter is shallow, take one size down. A smaller basin on a comfortable counter looks better than a large one pushed to the edge.
Does water drain freely from the flat base?
Yes. The base is ground flat and the outlet sits at the lowest point, so water clears rather than pooling. A quick wipe after use keeps the interior pattern looking sharp, as it would with any glossy basin.
Can I order a matched pair for a double vanity?
Yes. Order both basins together and tell us it is a pair, and we will select two from the same firing so the glaze tone matches as closely as handmade ceramic allows. Because each one is painted freehand, the linework will differ slightly between them.
Will my basin look exactly like the photographs?
It will be the same design, painted by hand rather than printed, so the linework and glaze tone will carry small differences. That is the nature of a freehand-painted piece, not a fault. If you would like to see your actual basin before it ships, ask and we will photograph it for you.
How is the ceramic protected in transit, and what if it arrives damaged?
Each basin ships in reinforced packaging with insured shipping. If the parcel arrives visibly damaged, photograph the outer packaging and the basin before unpacking further and contact us straight away. Transit damage is covered and we replace or refund at no cost to you, including return shipping.
How long does delivery take, and do I get tracking?
Standard insured delivery is free, with orders typically arriving within 10 to 14 days. You will receive shipment confirmation and tracking once the carrier collects the parcel. Tracking can take 24 to 72 hours to begin updating after the label is created.
Are customs duties and import taxes included?
Yes, for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union. Orders ship DDP, meaning duties, import tariffs and local clearance fees are prepaid. The price at checkout is the price you pay, with nothing collected on delivery.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery. For a change-of-mind return we refund the purchase to your original payment method, less the applicable return costs, since the piece has to come back to us insured and crated.
If the basin is damaged, defective or not what you ordered, the return costs nothing and we cover the full amount. Full conditions are in our Refund & Returns policy.
What you are actually buying from
A working Moroccan atelier, insured international freight, and a team you can reach before and after the order.
Atelier-made, not warehoused
Produced by ceramists in the Fez medina, one basin at a time.
Crated and insured
Reinforced packaging with full-value transit cover on every shipment.
Duties prepaid
DDP delivery to the US, Canada, the UK and the EU. No charge on arrival.
30 days to decide
Return within 30 days. Damage or defect costs you nothing.
Make it the piece people notice
Painted by hand in Fez, fired twice, and built to fit a standard vanity. Choose your diameter and it ships insured, duties paid, within 10 to 14 days.
30 days to return · Free insured delivery · Duties prepaid to the US, UK and EU