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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

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A few weeks later, my spouse visited The California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica. On my spouses’ return, I received a wonderful book about "California Tile" that is edited by none other than, Joseph Taylor. California Tile The Golden Era 1910 - 1940" is a great resource. for historical California tile patterns.

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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. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. hand painted tile.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Finally Carli, who grew up around Kibak Tile, began hand-painting tiles in high-school. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

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Created using classic red bisque, this collection offers a rustic look and feel on their own, or when they''re paired with our patterned, hand-painted Malibu Ceramic Tiles that are reminiscent of Old California, Spanish Revival architecture. Malibu Field Tiles are handmade, including the glazing process, one at a time.

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Decorative Tile in Commercial Design

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While I prefer the quiet residential neighborhoods for my morning walks in Los Angeles, crossing commercial swaths and busy streets can''t be avoided in California''s most populous city with a population of 3.8 The hand-painted tile that you see in this design looks very similar to our Barcelona Design Quarter San Jose tile.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Finally Carli, who grew up around Kibak Tile, began hand-painting tiles in high-school. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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Adamson House Tile Tour

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With the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, I found my thoughts wandering toward the sunny California coast. It's located right on the Pacific Ocean and steps from the Malibu Pier in Malibu, California. Subscribers receive our hand painted ceramic and cement tile newsletter, Tile Talk , once per month.