White Zellige Tile Bathroom

Zellige tiles spotted on the vanity of designer ilse crawford s own london flat.

White zellige tile bathroom.

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. Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. The clay is kneaded with water moulded by hand dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Photograph via the modern house.

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

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. To note when considering zellige tiles for an interiors project. Frequently special order sample tiles will have a lead time that matches the order lead time listed on each individual tile page. When it comes to decorating your home nothing is more challenging than creating a classic look all your own.

It can be hard to clean. Baked in wood fired kilns loaded with olive pits these glazes feature a rich undulating.