White Zellige Tile Bathroom

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White zellige tile bathroom.

Unlike manufactured uniform factory tile the handmade nature of zellige tiles results in imperfect uneven shapes. 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. 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. Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco. Shop our curated selection of zellige tiles. Zellige tile is a time tested art form that features rich coloration intricate textures and complete distinctiveness.

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

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