White Zellige Tile Bathroom

Frequently special order sample tiles will have a lead time that matches the order lead time listed on each individual tile page.

White zellige tile bathroom.

Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. 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. Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. Photograph via the modern house.

It can be hard to clean. 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. The tiles are made from terra cotta so there s a built in earthiness that seems to warm up whatever space you use them in too. Shop our curated selection of zellige tiles.

Otherwise known as zillij or zellij is the arabic word for tile dating back to the 10th century when this tile making craft began. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent. Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project.

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. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating.