Zellige Tiles Usa

Moroccan zellige tiles sourced from marseille in la vie en rose.

Zellige tiles usa.

Zellige has the unique power to transform any space it s in. Our tiles are composed of unrefined clay which is hand kneaded with a bit of water shaped carefully dried and finally kiln fired to set each tiles unique appearance. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating. Master craftsmen are called maâlems but even as it s having a resurgence in interiors it.

Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Browse handmade in morocco spain and france for thousands of years they are well known for their versatility and flair for colour. Cement tile usa has been established to bring encaustic cement terrazzo and zellige tiles to the forefront of interior design. Beautiful vivid colours perfect for bathroom walls kitchen walls sunrooms conservatories etc.

Zellige are the sequins of the tile world imparting their glimmering hand cut goodness to surfaces in need of moroccan magic. Moroccan zellige tiles provide our artisans with a unique opportunity to use a time tested and challenging medium to create their art. 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. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln.

It s a prized but dying art. Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. We also carry a wide range of moroccan zellige colors in 4 4 2 6 2 2 and 3 5 inch hexagon shapes. That s because it just may be the prima materia of the tile world.

Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. A 12th century poet s villa in st paul de vence restored for modern living photograph by helen cathcart. Glazed in a huge variation of vibrant colours each tile has a unique irregular finish which will add charm and charisma to any interior design.

Our cement tiles and zellige are handmade and manufactured by artisans with generations of experience with authentic raw materials to produce tiles with lasting quality and beauty.