Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). During Coverings 2015, hexagons played a more sophisticated role in terms of visual and tactile significance with increased offerings in cement, encaustic, glass, porcelain, ceramic and stone. Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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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.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E. By Selena Madden.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Russia: In Russia, Babouschka. Photo by Karol.

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