Zellige Tiles Usa

Cement tile usa has been established to bring encaustic cement terrazzo and zellige tiles to the forefront of interior design.

Zellige tiles usa.

The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Our cement tiles and zellige are handmade and manufactured by artisans with generations of experience with authentic raw materials to produce tiles with lasting quality and beauty. We also carry a wide range of moroccan zellige colors in 4 4 2 6 2 2 and 3 5 inch hexagon shapes. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point.

It s a prized but dying art. Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Moroccan zellige tiles sourced from marseille in la vie en rose. A 12th century poet s villa in st paul de vence restored for modern living photograph by helen cathcart.

Glazed in a huge variation of vibrant colours each tile has a unique irregular finish which will add charm and charisma to any interior design. Zellige has the unique power to transform any space it s in. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent.

Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Our tiles are composed of unrefined clay which is hand kneaded with a bit of water shaped carefully dried and finally kiln fired to set each tiles unique appearance. Moroccan zellige tiles provide our artisans with a unique opportunity to use a time tested and challenging medium to create their art. These hand chiseled moroccan tiles acquire their coloring from the historic clay body that is a rich terracotta inherently forcing it s hue through the glazes.

Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Master craftsmen are called maâlems but even as it s having a resurgence in interiors it. Browse handmade in morocco spain and france for thousands of years they are well known for their versatility and flair for colour. Zellige are the sequins of the tile world imparting their glimmering hand cut goodness to surfaces in need of moroccan magic.

Zellige tiles are a handmade natural clay tile.