White Zellige Tile Bathroom

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White zellige tile bathroom.

Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating. The tiles are made from terra cotta so there s a built in earthiness that seems to warm up whatever space you use them in too. It can be hard to clean.

Some cement tile and zellige tile samples of special order tiles may be available and are limited to 1 sample per customer due to the limited amount of special order tile samples we have on hand. These hand chiseled moroccan tiles acquire their coloring from the historic clay body that is a rich terracotta inherently forcing it s hue through the glazes. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent.

Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Zellige tile is a time tested art form that features rich coloration intricate textures and complete distinctiveness. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Photograph via the modern house.