Our new contemporary zellige patterns feature handcrafted tiles that are water jet cut and glued by hand to a mesh backing — making installation a breeze. These tiles are made with our standard 4" x 4" zellige tile cut into octagons and accented with small green diamonds. This stunning pattern has been used for hundreds of years and will never be out of style.

SAMPLE IS ONLY A 4X4-in, piece.

Brand: Moroccan Mosaic and Tile House
  Type/style: Floor and Wall Tile
  Materials: mesh backing zellige tile
  Dimensions: 12 inches long x 12 inches wide x 0.5 inches thick (each)
  Square footage per tile/ box: 1 tile=1 square foot, 8 tiles per box (8 sq. ft. per box)
  Installation: Professional installation is recommended.
  Pack/case of: 8 tiles per box
  Handmade, durable, Indoors/ Outdoor, high quality materials, environmentally responsible and resource efficient, low maintenance
  **Please note: That each tile is hand made individually and minor variations in color, or surface texture are natural characteristics of all our Handmade tile and it's also part of the Charm.

Story Behind the Art:

"It's more than tile, it's art." That simple statement is what sets the craftsmanship of Moroccan Mosaic apart from the rest. Based in the small city of Sale, Moroccan Mosaic is a family business going back 4 generations. When Simo, the current head of the business graduated from university in New York, he had little interest in the family business. But on a return trip home, he saw that the business was not doing well and set about reviving it. One important change he made was introducing black, grey, and white designs to appeal to American and European customers. It worked. When he started, they employed 2 workers and now they have nearly 80 on staff. The workshop itself is fairly simple, and the techniques used to create the tiles are steeped in tradition. Some modern equipment is available, though the workers prefer to use the more rustic tools. The creative process is time intensive and done by hand, as Simo insists on no corners be cut or production be rushed. Environmentally responsible and resource efficient, no chemicals are used at any step. For example, colors used come from nature literally. Green comes from mint leaves, orange from orange peel, and black from charcoal. The tiles themselves are a simple mixture of cement, sand, and granite powder. Moroccan Mosaic hires only local workers, teaching them a valued skill as well as paying them fair wages. Simo's goals for his business are to share the tradition of gorgeous Moroccan tile, grow the business, and employ more and more workers.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill will create variations in color, size and design. Color differences may occur between the actual product and your computer screen. If buying two of the same item, slight differences will occur from piece to piece.

Imported

Please note: Orders over 180-pounds or in 7 or more boxes will be shipped via Freight carrier and our Oversized Item Delivery/policy will apply. Please click here for more information.

Contemporary Zellige Panels, 12x12x0.5, White & Green accents

Contemporary Zellige Panels, 12x12x0.5, White & Green accents