Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. ” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

Shes good at what she does; from color choice and tile design, to finding just the right plates and chairs for her bistro, to hiring the right team. It was almost a year ago she called to order the Heritage Solid Color Chip Set for her cement tile project. Heres a great shot that showcases the color variation. Gold Notes.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. Both decorative and elegant, zellij tile is noted for its rich colors and pattern. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. The saturated blue, bright yellows, and deep greens in the Heritage Color Palette are great choices for emulating Moroccan zellij tile colors.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

They’re distinctive as much for their individuality as for anything else, with whole blocks of buildings bursting with color, each façade different. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Gold Notes.

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