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

Tile Talk

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org. Imam Mosque, Isfahan.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. clean, off-white color. Porcelain: Let’s expand on the notion that a porcelain is a type of ceramic tile. glossy finish.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. Early Islamic tiles involved a simple process of cutting single color, small tile fragments and assembled with the use of liquid plaster. The color palette also extended to include oranges and yellows. hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

Avente Tiles Deer in Moonlight Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Mural. Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. Labels: Christmas , Christmas traditions , hand-painted ceramic tile , Merry Christmas , pinterest , tile murals. hand painted tile.

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