Tile Talk
JUNE 2, 2015
Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). From fabrics and textiles to furniture, and of course tiles, this rediscovered polygon is meeting the demands of various decorative styles. Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Tile Talk
MARCH 17, 2013
Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise. decorative tile. Decor Girl. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. currency), but it also symbolizes safety, regeneration, and honor, among other things. patron saint, St. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.
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Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 25, 2017
Originally, handmade tiles were used to adorn places of worship like temples and mosques throughout countries like Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. Not all residential homes however, could afford a fanciful look.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2012
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.
Time2Design
MAY 13, 2013
the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, the Iran hostage crisis, the Persian Gulf War, the Dot-Com bubble, the emergence of Alternative Rock, new wave music, electronic music, glam metal, pop punk, grunge, rap music and hip hop. christmas decorations. decorations. decorative accessories. decorative tile. celebration.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 23, 2013
This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. India: Houses are decorated with strings of mango leaves, lights are placed on the window sills and walls, and a star is hung outside.
Tile Talk
MAY 20, 2014
Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. decorative tile. Decor Girl. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile. cement tile plans. ceramic tile. field tile.
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