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

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 matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. 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. Margaret Almon Mosaics. patron saint, St.

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