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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org. Imam Mosque, Isfahan.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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Hexagon Cement Tile – Patterned and Plain

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Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). Steeped in a rich history of architectural, design and natural elements, the hexagon is a fundamental shape when it comes to building. Geometrical shapes and patterns are currently enjoying their time in the design spotlight, most especially hexagons. Pythagoras.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. floor tile. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Ethnicraft expands into flooring

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Ethnicraft, a Belgian furniture brand, has introduced its first flooring collection with a series of kilim rugs. Designed in collaboration with Ashtari, a contemporary carpet store in Antwerp, each Kilim rug is made using 100% locally sourced sheep wool, which is said to provide durability, warmth and versatility. Mazandaran rugs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. floor tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs.

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