What are Moroccan tiles called?

Zellige
Zellij (sometimes referred to as Zellige or Zelige) is a Moorish artform that features heavily in Moroccan architecture. The striking tilework is created using geometric tiles that are set in a plaster base to form wonderfully intricate patterns.

What inspired the creation of zellige tiles in Morocco?

The more complex zellij style that we know today became widespread by the 14th century during the Marinid, Nasrid, and Zayyanid dynasty periods in Morocco and Algeria, al-Andalus, and the wider Maghreb. It may have been inspired or derived from Byzantine mosaics and then adapted by Muslim craftsmen for faience tiles.

How are zellige tiles made?

To make traditional zellige tiles, natural clay (usually from the area of Fez, Morocco) is mixed with water, hand-shaped, dried, and then kiln-fired, often using olive pits. Enamel glazing is then applied to the fronts of the tiles by hand.

Is zellige too trendy?

Beautiful Moroccan Zellige tiles are definitely trending. We’ve used them in our last few projects and are seeing them in many Instagram favorite spaces. The handmade glazed terra cotta tiles are so pretty and add incredible dimension to a space.

Are Mosaics Arabic?

Mosaics are famously used in religious places which makes sense because of their Islamic roots. It has become so popular and well-loved that even people from different religions seek out mosaic pieces to decorate their own churches and domes! There is such a rich history behind these glass mosaics.

What is the Moroccan shape called?

The ogee shape sometimes referred to as Morocco, can trace its history all the way to ancient Persia and the Tomb of Cyrus the Great. The ogee is a curved shape consisting of a concave arc and vertical ends.

What is Moroccan tile made of?

Moroccan-inspired mosaic cement tile, on the other hand, is made with a combination of cement, sand, powdered marble and pigments to create a design that is built into the tile itself.

Where are Moroccan tiles made?

Fez
From hard clay to beautiful colored zellige tiles, find out the handmade ancestral traditions of making moroccan tiles in our facilities in Morocco in Fez and Casablanca.

Is Moroccan tiles good for kitchen?

Moroccan tiles do not look dirty easily Regardless of how you use it – as a backsplash or a dramatic floor tile – Moroccan tiles work well in modern kitchens trying to channel upscale appeal.

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