Traditional Spanish Lebrillos

Hand-crafted in a small family-run workshop in Southern Spain, the Estornino traditional lebrillo is a testament to Fajalauza commitment to craftsmanship. 

This hand-painted cobalt blue lebrillo showcases the graceful “estornino” or spotless starling, a native Andalusian songbird. Take a stroll in Trinidad Square in Granada during the evening hours and you'll be treated to an enchanting spectacle as a grand assembly of starlings takes center stage with their melodious performances.

In this picturesque scene, our starling perches gracefully on a branch of the pomegranate tree, another recurring motif in Fajalauza ceramics. The lebrillo’s walls are adorned with an intricate pattern of seashells. 

As with all our Fajalauza stoneware, our skilled artisans make each item with care and precision using enduring techniques that go back to the 16th century.  Here, the artist has lingered over the details on the feathers of the starling.

Lebrillos have historically been in a variety of ways in the home – as mixing bowls in the kitchen, as fruit bowls on the table, or even as laundry basins before the running water was a commonplace thing throughout the south. 

This enduring symbol of Spanish culture has become a beloved item among collectors. Beyond their utilitarian roles, our Fajalauza lebrillos adorn walls and shelves or add a decorative accent to the garden.

Love the Estornino design? You can also find it here in green.

Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.

Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com. 

The lebrillo, a revered and enduring ceramic basin that has graced Spanish homes for centuries, boasts a distinctive look characterized by its flat base and trapezoidal shape. Initially, these vessels served a range of practical household purposes, with larger lebrillos finding utility as washbasins and mixing bowls in the kitchen. However, transcending its functional origins, the lebrillo has metamorphosed into an emblem of Spanish culture, capturing the affections of many as a coveted decorative item. The Fajalauza ceramics hailing from Southern Spain, celebrated for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, draw inspiration from antique designs dating back to the 16th century. These hand-painted Spanish lebrillos hold significant worth among collectors and make exceptional gifts.

The handmade Abanico lebrillo features a granada or pomegranate on the base. The ripened fruit is split open so that we can see its seeds. The pomegranate is flanked by branches topped with blooming flowers and the walls of the basin boast abstract decorative motifs.

This lebrillo features a white glaze pained over in cobalt blue designs.

Lebrillos featuring cobalt blue paint were extremely rare up until the 19th century. Up until the 1850s, the blue pigment was the most expensive because of its technical production. Artisans had to source lapis stone which they then ground down to extract the mineral and remove impurities. The purer form of this blue, aptly called stone blue or “azul piedra” was reserved for more delicate, precious pieces. Green, being more economical, was the go-to color for large pieces like the lebrillo or utilitarian items like the mortar.

Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.

Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.

Skillfully painted by our artisan partners in southern Spain, our Blue Garza Traditional Spanish Lebrillo stands as a timeless masterpiece of Spanish craftsmanship. Rooted in our Fajalauza heritage, the piece captures motifs inspired by the Andalusian countryside. Amidst pomegranate branches, a grey heron or “garza real” gracefully stretches its long neck toward a flower. 

The basin's walls are adorned with a captivating array of sea shells.

This Mediterranean staple is usually passed down through generations as a beloved heirloom. While they historically served as washing basins, the introduction of plastic and the washing machine turned them into a darling among collectors. 

Our traditional lebrillos makes for a stunning wall display in the home and garden.

Love the Garza design? Get in our green lebrillo or on serving bowls.

Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.

Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com. 

In keeping with the Fajalauza tradition, this Blue Concha Traditional Spanish Lebrilo features the symbol of its native city. Pomegranate fruit and flowers cover the base of the lebrillo while the walls bear a concentric pattern. 

Using techniques dating back to the 16th century, our artisans carefully make and paint each piece by hand. 

Though the lebrillo historically served as a venerable washing basin before the advent of the machine, it has outgrown its role as a mere household amenity. 

The lebrillo’s distinctive design makes for stunning wall decor. Often displayed in the home and garden along with fuentes, this flat-bottomed bowl has become synonymous with Fajalauza. 

Love the Concha design? You can also find it here in green.

Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.

‍Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com