Natural White Zellige Tile

It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools.

Natural white zellige tile.

It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. It can be hard to clean. Artisans then apply enamel glazing by hand only to the front.

34 964 604 066. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point.

Surface finish matt. To make zellige tiles natural clay is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. By zio sons.

All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project. Their less smooth surface makes them ideal for floor and wall application creating a tranquil soothing space in your. True zellige tiles must be made from a clay without lime or iron both of which can damage the tiles and labeled accordingly.

Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region. Moroccan artisans have been making zellige tile pronounced zelley guh for more than a thousand years so you ve likely seen it before. Each tile is made by hand and no two tiles are exactly the same. Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes.

Precisely replicating the subtle nuances and textures unique to natural stone the porcelain petra series offers diverse and elegant design possibilities both indoors and out. Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide. The kitchen that started the craze. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.

Photograph via the modern house. Matt finish tiles are relatively less reflective and duller than gloss tiles.