Moroccan Zellige Tiles

We also carry a wide range of moroccan zellige colors in 4 4 2 6 2 2 and 3 5 inch hexagon shapes.

Moroccan zellige tiles. Our collection features a wide array of colors from light basics to deep jewel tones. Multiple colours and designs of these moroccan tiles available for immediate shipment. Handcrafted ceramic tile from morocco also known as zellij or zellige is one of the most distinctive historic and interesting floor and wall covering products in the world. Zellige has the unique power to transform any space it s in.

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. These unique tile we bring custom and specialty tiles to your space to create living works of art. Zellige online shop with over 2000m2. Moroccan zellige tiles provide our artisans with a unique opportunity to use a time tested and challenging medium to create their art.

Use these colourful hand painted and handmade moroccan tiles for decorative accents on counters bathrooms vanities window surrounds fireplaces and more. 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. That s because it just may be the prima materia of the tile world glazed terracotta tile zellige weathered white zellige 4 x4 x3 8 19 50 sf. No two pieces are exactly the same and each tile harbors remarkable texture and perfect imperfection.

To make traditional zellige tiles natural clay usually from the area of fez morocco is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired often using olive pits. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. The variegated edges. Transport from 60 for uk.

We feel privileged to welcome you into the fascinating world of moroccan tile. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Moroccan zellige and bejmat tiles hand made in morocco using traditional and ancient techniques.

Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating gloss surface with specks pits and chips created from the firing process. 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. Zellige are the sequins of the tile world imparting their glimmering hand cut goodness to surfaces in need of moroccan magic.