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Avente Tile Talk: Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages

Tile Talk

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. Animal and flower figures, 16th century, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Sylvie recently traveled to Turkey for the CTDA Trade Mission as well as China. TURKEY: JUNE 2015. I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the CTDA delegation that went to Istanbul to learn more about Turkey’s ceramic tile industry, as well as their culture. Read about her travels below. Wednesday, June 3rd.

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Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Tile Talk

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. From Iznik, Turkey.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. Labels: ceramic tile , geometric designs , glazed tile , Islamic Star Patterns , Islamic tile designs , Islamic tile patterns , mosaic faience , star polygons. ceramic tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Before I get too old, I would really like to explore the country that I was born in, Turkey, as well as Iran, where my husband was born. ceramic tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Early 14th century). at 6:00 AM.

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Sylvie Atanasio talks about the industry, design, and CTDA

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

We own our own quarries and the largest stone processing plant in Turkey, and now in Tunisia. TD: How do you see stone faring vs. ceramic and porcelain? I recently organized collections for Kolher and Crossville Ceramics If I told you my process I’d have to kill you. COUNTRY FLOORS, Los Angeles. Just kidding.

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MSI’s Shah outlines his strategy for success

Floor Covering News

Whether it’s India, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Italy or Spain, we have ultimate flexibility. So, whether it’s Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Houston, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, or New Jersey—we bring significant amounts of product. Is demand for ceramic and porcelain and stone equally as strong?