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 Los Angeles Design Mosaics 163

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). Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath.

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Tile Morocco Cement Los Angeles 188

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. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Photo by Karol.

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Cement Tile Tucson Morocco 145

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. The zellij tile shown here has cobalt blue, emerald green and bright yellow - colors that became popular in the 17th with zellij mosaics. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Morocccan Zellij tile.

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Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 136

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. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Photo by Karol.

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Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile 150