A Fez ceramic vase medallion pattern rooted in tradition
This Fez ceramic vase medallion design showcases one of the most recognizable motifs in Moroccan pottery: a circular rosette in teal, with a small red-and-gold flower painted at its center. Artisans shape each vase by hand on a traditional potter’s wheel. They paint the surface afterward, using techniques passed down across generations of Fez workshops. Because of this hand process, the piece you receive comes from the same slow tradition used across the city’s pottery quarter.
Design details
The neck is finished in solid teal with fine red and gold banding. It opens onto a body divided into panels. Each panel pairs the central medallion with sprays of dotted blue florals and sharp red-and-yellow diamond shapes. Artisans outline every element by hand in black. This pattern is busier and more ornamental than a simple scrollwork design. It sits closer to the medallion work found on Moroccan tilework and manuscripts. Fez remains one of the country’s key centers for traditional pottery and ceramic craftsmanship, and this vase continues a design language passed down through the city’s artisan families.
Styling this vase at home
A Fez ceramic vase medallion piece like this one makes a strong standalone accent. Place it on a shelf, sideboard, or entryway table where the medallion pattern shows head-on. You can also fill it with dried florals or branches for a softer, layered look. The richer color palette suits Moroccan, bohemian, and maximalist interiors especially well. It also makes a memorable gift for someone furnishing a new home. Browse our full ceramics collection for more handpainted pieces from the same workshop.
Details
- Handmade and hand-painted in Fez, Morocco
- Material: glazed ceramic
- Colors: white base with teal, red, yellow, and blue detailing
- Each piece is unique; slight variations in pattern and glaze are natural and expected
- Care instructions: hand wash only, avoid abrasive cleaners
- Ships from our studio in Lithuania.
Note: because this vase is entirely handmade, size and pattern placement may vary slightly from the photos shown.









