From Father to Son, From Fez to the World
I come from a long line of Moroccan artisans. My father, Master Mokhtar El Fasiki, has been engraving brass since 1957, a master since 1968, and head of the brass guild in Fez since 1993. Though my education led me far from the craft, in 2011 I returned — not just to the tools and techniques, but to a deeper connection with my father, our culture, and the language of the hands.
This journey led to CRAFT DRAFT® — founded in 2013 as a revival of our family business, Dar Attamania (est. 1968). While child labor bans slowed traditional apprenticeships, I reimagined the practice for everyone. With the belief that “Everyone is an Artisan,” we’ve turned workshops into gateways for cultural exchange — blending old knowledge with new audiences.
What started in Fez now continues in Portsmouth, UK. Two studios, one mission: to keep Moroccan craftsmanship alive and shared with the world.
