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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

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By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Colorful tile circa 1920 found on a Beverly Hills storefront. If you follow this blog, then you know I’ve been a long-time supporter of the Tile Heritage Foundation. Joe and Sheila co-founded the Tile Heritage Foundation in 1987; Joe serves as the Foundation''s president.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

We are starting with a company going on its third generation of female tile makers – Kibak Tile. The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

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California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. The Tile Art Studio. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Company.

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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

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Situated in one of the most sought after coastal locations on the West Coast in Southern California, and perhaps the nation, is the Adamson House. A closer look at the blue-glazed Malibu with terracotta tiles at the Adamson House. Stunning view of the Malibu coast from the historic Adamson House.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Featured Tile.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

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Spanish Santa Barbara Style tiled fountain with handmade patterned and solid-colored field tiles. With the same giddiness that accompanies summer, we''re proud to introduce our Malibu Field Tiles , the latest addition to our extensive collection of ceramic tiles. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Cherry Red.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

We are starting with a company going on its third generation of female tile makers – Kibak Tile. The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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