Blue Fassi pottery

About this product

Choose a small bowl or plate with the blue patterns associated with Fes. Ask whether the glaze is suitable for food and inspect the base and rim. Request padding for the journey. Buying guide; individual vendor and stock vary. Source: https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez/shopping Photo: representative Moroccan craft image from the Moroccan National Tourist Office; actual stock varies.

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Category

Pottery

Shop

Medina ceramics shops

City

Fes

Good to know

Where: Fes el-Bali pottery and ceramics shops

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