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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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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Hexagon Cement Tile – Patterned and Plain

Tile Talk

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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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

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. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Russia: In Russia, Babouschka. brings the children gifts. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Photo by Karol. My Blog List.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. By Selena Madden. As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. currency), but it also symbolizes safety, regeneration, and honor, among other things.

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