White Zellige Tile Bathroom

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.

White zellige tile bathroom.

When it comes to decorating your home nothing is more challenging than creating a classic look all your own. Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating. 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.

Zellige tile is a time tested art form that features rich coloration intricate textures and complete distinctiveness. Photograph via the modern house. Shop our curated selection of zellige tiles. Frequently special order sample tiles will have a lead time that matches the order lead time listed on each individual tile page.

The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. 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. And much like subway tile which seems to play well with just about any kind of décor zellige tile works in a vast number of spaces depending on the color shape and glaze you choose. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat.