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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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Inspired Design: Peace Industry for Heath

Heath Ceramics

Founders Melina and Dodd were committed to helping revive and sustain the nearly lost art of felt making in Iran (where Dodd hails from), a craft with a rich, ancient history dating back to 6000 BC. In 2010, however, geopolitics intervened when sanctions against Iran finally spread from weapons and oil to … carpets.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural commodities such as wheat and corn, and the conflict has disrupted production and export capabilities.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

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. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. Product Plug.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

Christmas, a product of both secular and religious traditions, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. 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. green building products. Product Plug. By Selena Madden. Image Credit.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

clean, off-white color. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. 4 colors ranging from white to dark grey. Today, the country is also known for its modern production. clean, off-white color.

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