article thumbnail

Cement Tiles Around the World (Infographic)

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Red, blue, yellow, and green decorate many Nicaraguan cement tiles laid out in extensive “carpets” with patterned borders and checkerboard designs. Cement tile designs are endless and incredibly diverse.

article thumbnail

Cement Tiles Around the World [Infographic]

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Red, blue, yellow, and green decorate many Nicaraguan cement tiles laid out in extensive “carpets” with patterned borders and checkerboard designs. Cement tile designs are endless and incredibly diverse.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Originally, handmade tiles were used to adorn places of worship like temples and mosques throughout countries like Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. Not all residential homes however, could afford a fanciful look.

Ceramics 172
article thumbnail

Time2Design: DESIGN TERMS | DEFINITIONS

Time2Design

Some of the earliest known examples of the dovetail joint are in furniture entombed with mummies dating from First Dynasty of ancient Egypt, as well the tombs of Chinese emperors. christmas decorations. decorations. decorative accessories. decorative tile. products for sale. Cabinetry Jewelry. caught my eye.

Design 45