Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a rustic walnut vanity with a brass wall faucet, linen hand towel and black soap in a terracotta dish against a pink plaster wall

Oval Tadelakt Vessel Sink

Color: Natural beigeSize: Small
£293.00 GBP
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Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a rustic walnut vanity with a brass wall faucet, linen hand towel and black soap in a terracotta dish against a pink plaster wall
  • Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a rustic walnut vanity with a brass wall faucet, linen hand towel and black soap in a terracotta dish against a pink plaster wall
  • Infographic of the beige oval tadelakt vessel sink: hand-applied Moroccan lime plaster over clay, a gently rising rim, made by hand in batches, in two sizes
  • Close-up of the beige tadelakt sink's rim and basin, showing the fine hairline lines that form naturally in hand-applied lime plaster
  • Top view of the beige tadelakt sink, half dry and half wet, showing how the beige deepens to a mottled sand when wet and lightens again as it dries
  • Two medium beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), side by side on a plaster vanity with copper wall faucets and white zellige tiles
  • Beige tadelakt vessel sink beside a layer diagram of how it is made: clay body, hand-polished tadelakt lime plaster, black soap seal and carnauba wax
  • Skilled artisan in a Fez workshop shaping an unfinished oval sink by hand, beside a tub of lime plaster, before it is stone-polished and sealed
  • Small and medium beige tadelakt vessel sinks from above: small 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in), medium 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in)
  • Dimensions of the medium tadelakt vessel sink: 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), 14 to 15.5 cm (5.5 to 6.1 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole
  • Dimensions of the small tadelakt vessel sink: 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in), 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole
  • Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a dark oak shelf in a moody brown plaster bathroom, with a brass wall faucet, toothbrush cup and cream towel
  • Tadelakt sink care guide: rinse and dry after each use, black soap wash monthly, soap massage every 3 to 6 months, carnauba wax yearly, no acids or harsh cleaners
  • Two small beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in) each, on a light oak double vanity with brass wall faucets in a cream bathroom
  • Two handmade beige tadelakt vessel sinks, each slightly different in shape, on a plaster double vanity with copper cross-handle faucets and woven baskets below
  • Three steps of packing a tadelakt sink in Fez: wrapped in bubble wrap by hand, cushioned with foam in a pine crate, then screwed shut and shipped insured
  • Small beige tadelakt vessel sink, 38.5 x 30 x 14 cm (15.2 x 11.8 x 5.5 in), on a compact walnut floating shelf with a brass wall faucet and gray plaster wall
  • TerraFez promises with a beige tadelakt sink: perfect 5-star rating, insured wooden crate, express DHL or FedEx shipping, free replacement if damaged in transit
Oval Tadelakt Vessel Sink

Oval Tadelakt Vessel Sink Natural Lime Plaster Bathroom Basin

£293.00 GBP
  • Handmade in Morocco
  • Tadelakt · Countertop
1. Choose your colorNatural beige
2. Choose your size
Ready to ship · ships within 2 business days

This piece is ready to ship. We pack it and hand it to the carrier within 2 business days, then it travels 3 to 5 business days, fully tracked and insured.

Dates are estimates and count business days, Monday to Friday.

Insured from our workshop to your door

Every order includes full insurance against damage or loss in transit. US orders ship duties paid; elsewhere, local VAT or import duties may apply.

  • Ships with DHL or FedEx Express: 1 to 3 business days to the US and 2 to 5 business days elsewhere, once shipped.
  • Returns and exchanges are accepted within 60 days of delivery. Return shipping is at your charge, unless the mistake is ours. Read the refund policy

Made in the workshop of

Ayoub

Tadelakt

Meet the maker

Need a different size or finish?

Many of our pieces are made to order, so we can adjust size, height, shape and finish to suit your project.

Request a custom piece

What makes it different

A Tadelakt oval vessel sink, soft and organic, formed by hand in Fez and finished in Tadelakt, the traditional Moroccan lime plaster that has lined hammams and fountains for centuries. The rim sits lower at the center and rises gently toward each end, which gives the sink a relaxed, sculptural line. The surface is smooth, softly lustrous, and warm to the touch, very different from glazed ceramic.

How it's made

Each TerraFez Tadelakt sink begins as a clay body. Our artisans apply Tadelakt lime plaster by hand, then polish it with smooth stones until it takes on a gentle sheen. Olive-oil black soap is worked into the surface, where it bonds with the lime to form a natural water-resistant seal. A coat of carnauba wax adds a final layer of protection. There is no glaze and no synthetic sealer, so the finish stays breathable, which helps it resist mold.

Two sizes, two colors

  • Small: 38.5 × 30 cm (15.2 × 11.8 in). Rim height 11 cm (4.3 in) at the center, 14 cm (5.5 in) at each end. Sized for powder rooms and compact vanities, and lovely as a pair on a double vanity.
  • Medium: 53.5 × 33.5 cm (21.1 × 13.2 in). Rim height 14 cm (5.5 in) at the center, 15.5 cm (6.1 in) at each end. A generous basin for a main bathroom.

Natural beige is a warm, sandy neutral that works in light and dark rooms alike. Olive green is one of our signature Tadelakt colors, an earthy green with the same soft sheen.

A living finish

Tadelakt is water-resistant rather than waterproof in the modern sense. When wet, the surface deepens in tone and then lightens again as it dries. You may also see fine hairline lines, especially when the surface is damp. These come from the lime curing and the hand polishing. They are a normal part of authentic Tadelakt, not cracks. Because every sink is made by hand in small batches, each one varies slightly in shape, tone, and size, usually within 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in).

Installation

Pair it with a wall-mounted faucet or a tall deck-mounted faucet that clears the rim. Because there is no overflow, choose a pop-up drain without overflow slots. We recommend a licensed plumber for the install. If your plumber or designer needs a technical drawing, just ask and we'll send one. Matching brass pop-up drains are also available.

Caring for your sink

Tadelakt asks for a little regular attention, and it rewards that with a patina that deepens over the years.

  • After each use: rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
  • Once a month: wash with diluted black soap (savon noir) to renew the water-resistant layer. A lightly used powder room can go longer. When water stops beading, it's time.
  • Once a year: apply diluted carnauba wax once the soap has set, then buff.
  • Avoid: vinegar, lemon and other acids, commercial bathroom cleaners, abrasive pads, and dish soap or synthetic detergents.

Tip: a real olive-oil or Marseille liquid hand soap at the sink quietly maintains the finish every day. A full care and repair guide comes with every sink.

Measurements
Faucet holes No Faucet Hole

Each piece is made by hand, so size varies slightly from piece to piece. Tolerance on sinks is ± 0.5 cm. Measure the sink before cutting or drilling the countertop.

Specifications
Material Tadelakt
Product type Bathroom sink
Shape Oval
Installation Countertop
Number of basins 1
Overflow hole No
Drain included No
Mounting kit included No
Shipping & returns

Shipping

Ships worldwide with DHL or FedEx Express: 1 to 3 business days to the US and 2 to 5 business days elsewhere, once shipped. In-stock pieces leave within 2 business days; made to order pieces show their own time above the Add to cart button. Shipping is a flat fee per product, shown before you pay, and a tracking link is emailed when the order ships.

Read the shipping policy

Insured delivery

Every order includes full insurance against damage or loss in transit.

Duties and taxes

US orders ship DDP: duties and customs are handled, so there is nothing to pay on delivery. Elsewhere, local VAT or import duties may apply, depending on your country and the order value.

Returns

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 60 days from the date of delivery. The item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Return shipping is at your charge, unless the mistake is ours, for example when a piece arrives damaged or defective.

Read the refund policy

At a glance
Dimensions of the medium tadelakt vessel sink: 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), 14 to 15.5 cm (5.5 to 6.1 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole
Dimensions of the medium tadelakt vessel sink: 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), 14 to 15.5 cm (5.5 to 6.1 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole
Dimensions of the small tadelakt vessel sink: 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in), 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole
Dimensions of the small tadelakt vessel sink: 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in), 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) high, 4.4 cm (1.75 in) drain hole

FAQ

Is Tadelakt waterproof?

Tadelakt is water-resistant rather than waterproof in the modern sense. When wet, the surface deepens in tone and then lightens again as it dries.

Are the fine lines on the surface cracks?

No. Fine hairline lines can appear, especially when the surface is damp. They come from the lime curing and the hand polishing, and are a normal part of authentic Tadelakt.

Which faucet and drain should I use?

Pair it with a wall-mounted faucet, or a tall deck-mounted faucet that clears the rim. The sink has no overflow, so choose a drain without an overflow slot: either our handmade brass drain basket on an unslotted center-screw basin waste, or a pop-up drain without overflow. How to fit the basket. We recommend a licensed plumber for the install.

Can I get a technical drawing?

Yes. If your plumber or designer needs a technical drawing, just ask and we'll send one.

Price transparency

Our transparent pricing

We think you should know what you are paying for.

Here is how the price of a TerraFez piece breaks down, from the artisans who make it to the crate it travels in.

39%

Running TerraFez

This is our margin. It pays for running the business:

  • Salaries: for our team
  • Development: new pieces and techniques, and improving existing ones
  • Marketing
  • Rent and services
  • Technology
  • Taxes and company legal fees

32%

Local artisans and quality materials

Every piece is made locally by artisans we choose for their attention to detail. Working this way costs us more, and you can see it in the quality.

  • Metal: solid brass and copper
  • Ceramic: natural clay
  • Tadelakt: traditional lime plaster

18%

Express shipping to your door

Insured DHL or FedEx express delivery from Morocco, arriving in 1 to 3 business days in the US and 2 to 5 elsewhere.

7%

Preparation and packing

Getting each piece ready for its journey, packed by hand:

  • Final checks in our workshop
  • A purpose-built wooden crate
  • Layers of protective padding

4%

Payment processing

The fee charged by the payment platforms that process your payment and any currency conversion.

Reviews

Soft, sculptural, finished in Tadelakt

Formed by hand and finished in Tadelakt, the traditional Moroccan lime plaster that has lined hammams and fountains for centuries.

The surface is smooth, softly lustrous, and warm to the touch, very different from glazed ceramic.

Get inspired

In real homes

Handmade oval tadelakt vessel sink in natural beige on a light oak shelf, with a wall-mounted brass faucet against a blush plaster wall
Handmade oval tadelakt vessel sink in natural beige on a light oak shelf, with a wall-mounted brass faucet against a blush plaster wall
Two medium beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), side by side on a plaster vanity with copper wall faucets and white zellige tiles
Two medium beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 53.5 x 33.5 cm (21.1 x 13.2 in), side by side on a plaster vanity with copper wall faucets and white zellige tiles
Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a dark oak shelf in a moody brown plaster bathroom, with a brass wall faucet, toothbrush cup and cream towel
Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a dark oak shelf in a moody brown plaster bathroom, with a brass wall faucet, toothbrush cup and cream towel
Two small beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in) each, on a light oak double vanity with brass wall faucets in a cream bathroom
Two small beige tadelakt vessel sinks, 38.5 x 30 cm (15.2 x 11.8 in) each, on a light oak double vanity with brass wall faucets in a cream bathroom
Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a rustic walnut vanity with a brass wall faucet, linen hand towel and black soap in a terracotta dish against a pink plaster wall
Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a rustic walnut vanity with a brass wall faucet, linen hand towel and black soap in a terracotta dish against a pink plaster wall
A floating wooden bathroom vanity shelf holding an olive green small Tadelakt vessel sink with a brass faucet, shown in a styled bathroom setting with a towel, soap dish, and wall paneling.
A floating wooden bathroom vanity shelf holding an olive green small Tadelakt vessel sink with a brass faucet, shown in a styled bathroom setting with a towel, soap dish, and wall paneling.

Details

Up close

Handmade oval tadelakt vessel sink in natural beige on a light oak shelf, with a wall-mounted brass faucet against a blush plaster wall

A gently rising rim

The rim sits lower at the center and rises gently toward each end, which gives the sink a relaxed, sculptural line.

Top view of the beige tadelakt sink, half dry and half wet, showing how the beige deepens to a mottled sand when wet and lightens again as it dries

Deeper when wet

When wet, the surface deepens in tone and then lightens again as it dries.

Close-up of the beige tadelakt sink's rim and basin, showing the fine hairline lines that form naturally in hand-applied lime plaster

Fine hairline lines

You may see fine hairline lines, especially when the surface is damp. They come from the lime curing and the hand polishing, and are a normal part of authentic Tadelakt, not cracks.

Two handmade beige tadelakt vessel sinks, each slightly different in shape, on a plaster double vanity with copper cross-handle faucets and woven baskets below

Each one slightly different

Every sink is made by hand in small batches, so each one varies slightly in shape, tone and size, usually within 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in).

The making of

How it is made

Red clay hills at Tafza in the Ourika valley, where the clay for TerraFez tadelakt sinks is dug
01

Clay from the Ourika valley

The clay is dug from the hills of Tafza, in the Ourika valley.

Clay soaking in a water basin beside a sieve and settling tanks at the workshop
02

Soaked and sieved

It is soaked in water and sieved to remove stones and roots.

Close-up of fine red clay settled into a soft paste
03

Left to settle

The fine clay settles in basins until it becomes a soft paste.

Hand-shaped clay sink bodies drying outdoors at the workshop
04

Shaped, dried and fired

Each sink is shaped by hand, left to dry, then fired.

Unfinished clay sink bodies beside a tub of green-tinted lime plaster
05

Mixing the lime plaster

For every colour except beige, natural pigments are mixed into the lime plaster.

Oval clay sink with lime plaster applied by hand on the outside, the inside still bare clay
06

Lime plaster, by hand

Our artisans apply Tadelakt lime plaster by hand.

Artisan's hand holding a polishing stone beside a green tadelakt sink
07

Polished with stones

They polish it with smooth stones until it takes on a gentle sheen.

Beige oval tadelakt sink sealed with black soap, resting on a cloth in the workshop
08

Sealed with black soap

Olive-oil black soap is worked into the surface, where it bonds with the lime to form a natural water-resistant seal.

Finished tadelakt sinks in beige, green, blue and brown drying in the sun
09

Waxed, then dried in the sun

A coat of carnauba wax adds a final layer of protection, with no glaze and no synthetic sealer. The sink then dries in the sun for at least two weeks.

Behind the scenes

In the workshop

Made in the workshop of

Ayoub

Tadelakt

Meet the maker
Skilled artisan in a Fez workshop shaping an unfinished oval sink by hand, beside a tub of lime plaster, before it is stone-polished and sealed
Skilled artisan in a Fez workshop shaping an unfinished oval sink by hand, beside a tub of lime plaster, before it is stone-polished and sealed

Finishes

Choose your finish

Natural beige

Olive Green
Beige tadelakt vessel sink beside a layer diagram of how it is made: clay body, hand-polished tadelakt lime plaster, black soap seal and carnauba wax
Top view of the beige tadelakt sink, half dry and half wet, showing how the beige deepens to a mottled sand when wet and lightens again as it dries
Beige tadelakt vessel sink on a dark oak shelf in a moody brown plaster bathroom, with a brass wall faucet, toothbrush cup and cream towel

Made to last

Materials and finish

  1. Lime plaster, not glaze

    Tadelakt is the traditional Moroccan lime plaster that has lined hammams and fountains for centuries. With no glaze and no synthetic sealer, the finish stays breathable, which helps it resist mold.

  2. Water-resistant, naturally

    Black soap bonds with the lime to form a natural water-resistant seal. Tadelakt is water-resistant rather than waterproof in the modern sense.

  3. A patina that deepens

    Tadelakt asks for a little regular attention, and it rewards that with a patina that deepens over the years.

Three steps of packing a tadelakt sink in Fez: wrapped in bubble wrap by hand, cushioned with foam in a pine crate, then screwed shut and shipped insured

Packaging

Packed with care

  1. Wrapped by hand

    Each piece is wrapped in bubble wrap by hand.

  2. Cushioned in a pine crate

    It is cushioned with foam in a pine crate.

  3. Shipped insured

    The crate is screwed shut and shipped insured, by express DHL or FedEx.

Care and instructions

Living with your piece

After each use

Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Once a month

Wash with diluted black soap (savon noir) to renew the water-resistant layer. A lightly used powder room can go longer. When water stops beading, it's time.

Once a year

Apply diluted carnauba wax once the soap has set, then buff.

What to avoid

Vinegar, lemon and other acids, commercial bathroom cleaners, abrasive pads, and dish soap or synthetic detergents.

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