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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: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Early Islamic tiles involved a simple process of cutting single color, small tile fragments and assembled with the use of liquid plaster. The color palette also extended to include oranges and yellows. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. field tile.

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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. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Russia: In Russia, Babouschka. Contact Avente Tile.

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Hexagon Cement Tile – Patterned and Plain

Tile Talk

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Steeped in a rich history of architectural, design and natural elements, the hexagon is a fundamental shape when it comes to building.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

clean, off-white color. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. 4 colors ranging from white to dark grey. clean, off-white color. The kitchen backsplash, for example, plays with angles.

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28 Creative Tile Ideas For the Bath and Beyond

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Glazed brick dates to the 13th century BC in ancient Iran, marking the advent of humanity’s use of colored tiles to beautify our surroundings. The contrast created from using an array of colors, styles and sizes will create a walk-in jewel box that will add a punch of excitement to your morning ritual. Then there was laminate.

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