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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

Tile+Mosaic

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace." See his recent projects on the Behance Network.

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Gaga for Gila

Diary of a Tile Addict

With so many gifted mosaic artists about it’s extremely difficult to decide who and what to share whilst maintaining a varied stream of tile-related information and avoiding becoming Diary of a Mosaic Addict. The wonderful whimsy of her mosaics have led her to receive numerous awards and secure her many, many fans.

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In the Fabric’s Path: Orna Shahar’s Spiral Quilt

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Orna Shahar belongs to the Israel Quilters Association , and also to Encounters Art Quilt Group , with 16 Israeli quilters who meet to learn from each other, and learn from other art forms such as origami, ceramic, metal, papercutting, and glass. Red Tail Rainbow Mosaic by Margaret Almon, glass on slate, 8 inches, ©2011.