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Trend inspo: Pink Bathrooms

Diary of a Tile Addict

The tiles used below are Ice Cream Pink Mix 14 from Hup Kiong (Asia), though some lovely squat substitutes are Fish Scale Pink from Otto Tile & Design (UK) and Small Moroccan Fish Scales in 309E Grapefruit from Mercury Mosaics (USA). Add a touch of intrigue with a fan shape and mix shades of pink for a playful vibe. houseofchais.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. “ White wall and floor tiles are still the predominant tiles sold in the USA, and most come from China primarily comprised of mosaics , white subway tiles , and larger thicker white wall tiles.

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Mosaics: The Beginning of Architectural Ceramics, Part Three.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Thorn-Brooks added that the trade boom that began in the third and fourth quarters of 2020 caused significant container shortages across the globe , and in particular from Southeast Asia. Ceramic and porcelain tile, especially in the shapes and mosaic designs now available, requires highly skilled installers. “A

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Decorator On Demand: Suzanis, Suzanis, SUZANIS!

Decorator on Demand

They are large embroidered textiles originally from Central Asia. Architectural Digest. (1). glass mosaics. (1). Input Form. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Suzanis, Suzanis, SUZANIS! Do you know what Suzanis are? Traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry and were presented to the groom on the wedding day.