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Kintsugi Collection

Diary of a Tile Addict

We’re big fans of kintsugi – the famous Japanese art of reclaiming the beauty of the broken by highlighting cracks and repairs in gold – not only for its lovely looks, but for the way it encourages the process of mending (especially in ceramics) and emphasises the charm of the imperfect. Kintsugi Japan Hibi Storm.

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Toni Cumella: Ceramic Visionary

Diary of a Tile Addict

And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. Collaboration with Alejandro Zaera in Aiuchi, Japan. Born in 1951, the son of ceramicist Antoni Cumella, Toni Cumella studied industrial engineering at Barcelona University before dedicating himself entirely to ceramics in 1970.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Add bursts of color to backsplashes and walls with vibrant ceramics, such as the Swatches collection Lipstick Red wall tile. Playing off the traditional cobblestone streets and brick facades of Dublin, the Marca Corona Bricklane Collection provides a traditional brick-look that is suitable for floors, walls, interiors, and exteriors.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Add bursts of color to backsplashes and walls with vibrant ceramics, such as the Swatches collection Lipstick Red wall tile. Playing off the traditional cobblestone streets and brick facades of Dublin, the Marca Corona Bricklane Collection provides a traditional brick-look that is suitable for floors, walls, interiors, and exteriors.

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Tile of Spain announces 2020 award winners

Floor Covering News

The structure of the residence was built entirely of concrete and large elongated ceramic pieces, both of which were manufactured with natural clay from nearby La Bisbal, Spain. The jury said they strongly valued the design of the small lounge that allowed ceramic tiles to shine as the true protagonist in this project. Interior Design.

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Inspiring Individuals

Diary of a Tile Addict

Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria. She is held in particularly high regard in Japan. She will, quite justifiably, be remembered as one of the finest ceramic artists of her generation.