Authentic Moroccan Arts & Crafts Consulting
Bridging Tradition with Expertise
With over 13 years of dedicated experience in cultural studies and anthropology, I offer specialized consulting services in traditional Moroccan arts and crafts. My expertise spans comprehensive research, in-depth understanding of artisans' terminology, and practical techniques in geometric arts, brass engraving and bookbinding among other crafts. Together, we can explore the rich tapestry of Morocco's artistic heritage, ensuring that your projects resonate with authenticity and cultural significance. Whether you are an artist, a researcher, or a business looking to promote Moroccan craftsmanship, I provide tailored guidance to enhance your understanding and appreciation of these timeless traditions.
About Hamza El Fasiki
Hamza El Fasiki is an artisan, author, founder/Instructor at CRAFT DRAFT.
Hamza El Fasiki received his MA in Moroccan Cultural Studies with a research focus on Moroccan crafts from Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University in Fes, Morocco.
A Fes native, he apprenticed under his father for 10 years while learning how to draw Moroccan geometric patterns, brass Engraving and bookbinding.
Hamza El Fasiki lived and traveled, while learning and teaching Moroccan culture, around 16 countries.
At CRAFT DRAFT, Hamza instructs and lectures, since 2013, on three Moroccan crafts: Geometric Patterns, Brass Engraving and Leather Bookbinding.
Hamza’s recent publication includes a book chapter: El Fasiki, Hamza. "Sacred Space: Geometric Patterns in Moroccan Art". In Perspective: Selected Essays on Space in Art and Design, Millet, Sarina (Ed). Vernon Press, 2023. Hamza’s current academic book chapter is on Western scientific orientalism and Moroccan geometric arts, being reviewed, as part of a volume titled: “Beyond the Occident: Perspectives on Past, Present and Speculative Future in Fiction, Art, Media, and Film” for a collaborative edited publication between the University of Europe for Applied Sciences and University of California.
Hamza El Fasiki is based in Portsmouth, England and occasionally visits Fes, Morocco.