Moroccan Glazed Tiles

Zellige tiles are a handcrafted natural clay tile glazed in a wide range of vibrant colours.

Moroccan glazed tiles. Moroccan hand glazes and hand painted fez tiles. Moorish architectural design is the largest supplier and a great source for quality handmade moroccan tiles known as zillij tile zellige zellij zellidj moorish tile andalusian tile islamic tile zillij tile consists of individualy handmade hand glazed hand cut geometrical clay mosaics forming intricate geometric patterns. The correct name for this classic moroccan style tile is zellige. Each tile has a unique irregular finish which will add attractiveness and unique style to any interior design.

Moroccan zellige tiles and bejmat tiles uk stock and fast shipping. Each zellige tile is unique. Moroccan handmade tiles the tradition of moroccan tile making was passed down from generation to generation by talented artisans who worked many years perfecting their skills. This free form of art involved painting tiles by hand before being fired.

The moroccan encaustic tile co has the largest supply of moroccan hand glazed bejmat and decorated hand painted tiles in the uk. The glaze coating is comprised of liquid colored glass and is applied and baked to the surface of the bisque clay tile body under very high temperatures. The tiles originate from a rough clay quarry where the clay is dug up refined. Designed and made by qualified artisans in marrakech and fes.

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. Meet the team the actual hands behind our handmade tiles. Glazed moroccan clay tiles also known as zellige zellig zillij are traditionally handcrafted from natural clay quarried from the hills on the outskirt of the city of fez morocco the glaze coating is comprised of liquid colored glass and is applied and baked to the surface of the bisque clay tile body under very high temperatures. Zellige tiles are a handmade natural clay tile glazed in a huge variation of vibrant colours.

Zellige and bejmat tiles are an excellent choice for bathroom walls kitchen walls conservatories etc. Meet the incredibly talented and wonderful people who live to make your ideas come to life. With this ethos at the heart of our tile factory we can take any room from vast high end commercial spaces to petit powder rooms and make it unlike anywhere else. Glazed moroccan clay tiles are traditionally handcrafted from natural clay quarried from the hills on the outskirt of the city of fez morocco.

Our moroccan glazed and hand painted tiles in our own workshop will suit any décor and interior. Get inspired by our instagram mosaic factory. Mosaic factory based in tangier has gathered a team of over a hundred specialised craftsmen known as mellems to manufacture zellige tiles and compositions according to clients designs and projects. Moroccan type glazed tiles this is a truly stunning range of tiles that will add real atmosphere wherever it is used.

Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating.