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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

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” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. The authors further go on to say, “Zillij has been employed in Morocco since the earliest times, as may be seen from the mosaic pavements of the old city of Walili (Volubilis). design standards. design trends. Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of.

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The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. El Morocco by Jerome Carlin is a focal point in the main dining room of The Coronet. design standards. design trends. I questioned, “What type of restaurant is this going to be? backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

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Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. design standards. design trends. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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“New digital printing technology allows tile manufacturers to create realistic looking materials, from rustic wood finishes and high-end luxurious marble to handmade tiles that replicate what you would find in Spain or Morocco, while still retaining all the benefits of tile.”. consumers, according to Villanueva-Heras noted.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Brought to Portugal in the 1400s from Morocco and Algeria, the ceramic tiles are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as a functional need in reflecting sunlight, trapping cold air, and keeping houses cool during the hot Portuguese summers. design standards. design trends. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile

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The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. design standards. design trends. Cement Tile and Moroccan Tile. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. bathroom tile.

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