Glazed Moroccan clay tiles also known as Zellige, Zellig, Zillij 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 liq...
Glazed Moroccan clay tiles also known as Zellige, Zellig, Zillij 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:
Glazed Moroccan Tiles are available in the following sizes as loose tiles :
or as pre-assembled 12" x 12" slabs:
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