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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. patron saint, St.

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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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