Natural White Zellige Tile

Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide.

Natural white zellige tile.

Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Precisely replicating the subtle nuances and textures unique to natural stone the porcelain petra series offers diverse and elegant design possibilities both indoors and out. Matt finish tiles are relatively less reflective and duller than gloss tiles. To make zellige tiles natural clay is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired.

Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Natucer s l c les forques 2 12200 onda castellón. Their less smooth surface makes them ideal for floor and wall application creating a tranquil soothing space in your. All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile.

34 964 604 066. Photograph via the modern house. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

Moroccan artisans have been making zellige tile pronounced zelley guh for more than a thousand years so you ve likely seen it before. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Surface finish matt. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln.

It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools. Artisans then apply enamel glazing by hand only to the front. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region. By zio sons.

True zellige tiles must be made from a clay without lime or iron both of which can damage the tiles and labeled accordingly. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.

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