Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic. bathroom design.

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Tile Los Angeles Design Mosaics 163

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. The authors further go on to say, “Zillij has been employed in Morocco since the earliest times, as may be seen from the mosaic pavements of the old city of Walili (Volubilis). backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. Decor Girl.

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Tile Morocco Cement Los Angeles 188

Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. El Morocco by Jerome Carlin is a focal point in the main dining room of The Coronet. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

Cement 145

Cement Tile Tucson Morocco 145

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. Both decorative and elegant, zellij tile is noted for its rich colors and pattern. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. The zellij tile shown here has cobalt blue, emerald green and bright yellow - colors that became popular in the 17th with zellij mosaics.

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Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 136

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The patterns evolved from early designs, and the basic tin-glazing and shaping technique has changed little since. Inspired by centuries-old styles from Portugal, these decorative ceramic tiles are hand painted on red bisque and finished with a high-gloss glaze. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile.

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Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile 150