White Zellige Tile Bathroom

To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

White zellige tile bathroom.

And much like subway tile which seems to play well with just about any kind of décor zellige tile works in a vast number of spaces depending on the color shape and glaze you choose. Zellige tile is a time tested art form that features rich coloration intricate textures and complete distinctiveness. Photograph via the modern house. Some cement tile and zellige tile samples of special order tiles may be available and are limited to 1 sample per customer due to the limited amount of special order tile samples we have on hand.

Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Shop our curated selection of zellige tiles. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. It can be hard to clean.

Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. 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. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat.

Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating. Frequently special order sample tiles will have a lead time that matches the order lead time listed on each individual tile page.