Granada Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. Ways to Decorate with Moroccan-Inspired Mosaic Tile.

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Cement Morocco Decorative Tile 100

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. The authors further go on to say, “Zillij has been employed in Morocco since the earliest times, as may be seen from the mosaic pavements of the old city of Walili (Volubilis). backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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Tile Morocco Cement Los Angeles 188

Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. El Morocco by Jerome Carlin is a focal point in the main dining room of The Coronet. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. decorative tile.

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Cement Tile Tucson Morocco 145

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Brought to Portugal in the 1400s from Morocco and Algeria, the ceramic tiles are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as a functional need in reflecting sunlight, trapping cold air, and keeping houses cool during the hot Portuguese summers. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. Decor Girl.

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Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile 150

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

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. The kitchen backsplash, for example, plays with angles.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Both decorative and elegant, zellij tile is noted for its rich colors and pattern. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash. Decor Girl. Morocccan Zellij tile. bathroom design.

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