These days zellige tiles are largely used in homes in square or rectangular shapes. This stunning riyad wall exemplifies the traditional style of Moroccan tile and showcases the intricate patterns that craftsmen create by hand cutting square ceramic tiles to create mosaic patterns. This process was also done by hand, resulting in subtle variations in color that set these tiles apart with another unique quality.Īfter glazing, the tiles would then be chipped into intricate shapes used to create colorful mosaics - these works of art were used as a status symbol and a statement of luxury as they represented hours of skilled work and craftsmanship that went into creating the detailed mosaics. Instead of being uniform and smooth, the hallmark of zellige tile is the unique finish and glaze that gives each tile a distinct appearance.īefore they were kiln baked, a craftsman would apply color and glaze to the tiles. As each tile was hand shaped by a craftsman, they take on a unique surface and texture unlike their descendant, subway tile. This Moroccan tile style refers to intricate ceramic tiles that were hand crafted from clay and dried in the sun before being baked in the kiln. Zellige - pronounced zell-ee-guh - is quite literally the word for ‘tiles’ in Arabic. Zellige tiles refer to a Moroccan technique for creating tiles that dates back over 1,000 years! This beautiful interior design detail is experiencing a revival as home decor trends have started to prioritize unique elements and personalized style when it comes to turning a house into a home. Our samples ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS ground within 2-3 business days of order receipt.Looking for your newest interior design obsession? One trend that we can’t get enough of are the beautiful designs you can create with zellige tile! Although this stunning hand crafted ceramic tile has recently taken design lovers by storm, it is actually a timeless building material that has a historic past.

Shipping is $8 for every 3 tiles shipped. The credit for the first 5 samples is is reflected on the final check out page. The first 5 samples in our online cart are complimentary and additional samples are $3 each. All of our solid color cement sample requests are fulfilled in 4×4 solid sample color tiles. Frequently, special order sample tiles will have a lead time that matches the order lead time listed on each individual tile page. Some 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. We make every effort to ship all samples within the same shipment, but some samples may ship separately if specific samples are out of stock at the time the order is placed. All sample orders are limited to up to 4 per tile design. We offer all customers the option to order samples through our website by clicking on the Request a Sample button each tile page. The LTL trucking company that is contracted to deliver your order will contact you to arrange a specific date and timeframe for curbside delivery. Special order and custom design samples are possible with a longer lead time.Īll normal tile orders will deliver using LTL carrier service and are curbside delivery. Our in stock samples typically ship out within 2 business days of order receipt from our Los Angeles warehouse.

We ship our tiles anywhere that USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and any LTL carrier can reach! If you live in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or a country outside of the United States, please email or call us for a custom freight quote.

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