Moroccan Zellij Tile

Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same.

Moroccan zellij tile. All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile. Zellij tiles known as moroccan tiles zellij zellige or azulejo.

That s because it just may be the prima materia of the tile world moroccan terracotta tiles zellige. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. They bring to life the ancient traditions of moroccan tile making and design. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco.

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. Zellij gallery are masters of zellij craftsmanship with 104 years experience working in the craft. The art of zellij started 14 centuries ago in granada spain and it is witnessed in historic monuments such as the amazing alhambra palace in granada spain. Zellige has the unique power to transform any space it s in.

The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide. The clay from this region is primarily composed of kaolinite. Meriam el ouahabi states that.

Moroccan zellige tiles provide our artisans with a unique opportunity to use a time tested and challenging medium to create their art. Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same. Fez and meknes in morocco are still the production centers for zellīj tiles due to the miocene grey clay of fez. My moroccan tile offers a large handmade selection of moroccan tiles moroccan zellij moroccan mosaic tiles moroccan mosaic borders.