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Glazed Moroccan Tiles

Glazed Moroccan clay tiles are traditionally handcrafted from natural clay quarried from the hills on the outskirt of the city of Fez, Morocco. The glaze coating is comprised of liquid colored glass and is applied and baked to the surface of the bisque ( Clay tile body) under very high temperatures. The liquid glass coating is what creates the t...

Glazed Moroccan clay tiles are traditionally handcrafted from natural clay quarried from the hills on the outskirt of the city of Fez, Morocco. The glaze coating is comprised of liquid colored glass and is applied and baked to the surface of the bisque ( Clay tile body) under very high temperatures. The liquid glass coating is what creates the texture, design and color of a glazed tile and protects the body of the tile from staining. The colors in the glaze come from various minerals, such as zinc, mercury, copper, gold, silver, etc. Glazing allows moroccan ceramic tiles to be offered in unlimited colors and designs. Moroccan Glazed ceramic tile are used in residential and commercial areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, walls and countertops. Some of the features of Moroccan glazed ceramic tile are:

  • Stain Resistant
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Fade resistance to direct sunlight
  • Slip Resistant
  • Easy to Clean

Glazed Moroccan Tiles are available in the following sizes as loose tiles :

  • 4" x 4" x 1/2"
  • 2" x 2" x 1/2"

or as pre-assembled 12" x 12" slabs:

  • 2" x 2"
  • 1" x 1" 
  • 1/2"  x 1/2"
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Glazed Moroccan Tiles 

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  • Standard Colors
    Hand painted and handmade in Morocco, our Moroccan field tiles also known as Zellige or zillij range are authentic and unique tile solutions. Using traditional and ancient techniques, we bring custom and specialty tiles to your space to create living works of art. Use these colorful original Moroccan tiles for decorative accents on counters, bathrooms, vanities, window surrounds, fireplaces and more. Our Moroccan tiles are available in a selection of hand painted patterns, are are specifically designed to create dramatic designs and impact in your interior. 
  • Limited Edition Colors

    Glazed Moroccan Tiles also known as Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted from natural clay extracted from the Fez region in Morocco. The clay is kneaded with water, moulded by hand, dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called “biscuit”, in multiple semi-transparent shades creating a pearlescent, metallic, volcanic or opaque finish. The enamel is melted and vitrified during a further firing in a kiln. The final step of Zellige production involves cutting the enameled pieces into an endless collection of tile shapes and sizes. Zellige, also known as Zilij or Zelij, is characterized by variations of tone, shine, flatness, transparency and depth of the glazing as well as a surface texture with irregularities. Each Zellige tile is unique. Moorish Architectural Design Tiles  Factory, based in Morocco, has gathered a team of over a hundred skilled craftsmen – known as Mellems – to  handcraft Zellige tiles.

    Our limited edition glazed Moroccan tiles takes longer to make and cost more than standard colors

Glazed Moroccan Tiles

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