Natural White Zellige Tile

Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.

Natural white zellige tile. Inspired by ancient moroccan tiles zellige blends north african tradition with industrial ceramics. It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools. 34 964 604 066. To make zellige tiles natural clay is mixed with water hand shaped dried and then kiln fired.

All of our styles will have subtle variations due to the handmade nature of cement and zellige tile. Moroccan artisans have been making zellige tile pronounced zelley guh for more than a thousand years so you ve likely seen it before. It is a low fired terracotta that may be used for all applications including floor wall interior exterior and water treatments such as pools. Surface finish matt.

Photograph via the modern house. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. True zellige tiles must be made from a clay without lime or iron both of which can damage the tiles and labeled accordingly. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln.

By zio sons. 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. Unlike subway tiles which people love for their sharp clean lines the appeal of zellige tiles lies in their natural vibes and even their imperfections.

Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Their less smooth surface makes them ideal for floor and wall application creating a tranquil soothing space in your. The kitchen that started the craze.

Zia tile is based in los angeles and ships handmade encaustic cement tile and moroccan zellige tile worldwide. Variation in cement tile and zellige is the point. Artisans then apply enamel glazing by hand only to the front. Matt finish tiles are relatively less reflective and duller than gloss tiles.

Natucer s l c les forques 2 12200 onda castellón. Zellige is a traditional moroccan tile handcrafted with non refined natural clay from the fez region.