Mosaic Tables - Spanish Tiles

The irregularities in shape, texture, and color thatcolors. These home décor pieces come in
come from hand-finishing are typical ofdifferent shapes, See samples.
moroccan-moorish floor and tile walls. Wall tiles are- Large rectangle tables
predominantely used in the kitchen and bathroom, as- Round dining table
they provide a hygienic surface that is both- Rectangular coffee table
waterproof and easy to clean, and offer smoother- Bar tables
finish to counteract the rough natural surfaces. Today- All these tables come in different sizes and they
neither of these rooms has a purely utilitariancome with wrought iron bases
function. The kitchen has become the warm heart ofHistorically, man has desired to create living spaces
the home while the bathroom has become a privatewhich were beautiful, durable, and user friendly. with
sanctuary that is inviting and pleasant to enter Seethat in mind,ceramic tile has been made by man for
samples.4000 years.beautiful tiled surfaces have been found in
The masters artisans "maalmeen" in oldthe oldest pyramids, the ruins of babylon, and ancient
cities in Morocco are still using old techniques cuttingruins of greek cities. Decorative tilework was
zellij "mosaic tile", the same techniquesinvented in the near east, where it has enjoyed a
used centuries ago. Nowadays we still can see somelonger popularity and assumed a greater variety of
unbelievable zellij “tile” work indesign than anywhere in the world. during the islamic
Alhamabra palace and in the whole Andalusia provinceperiod, all methodsof tile decoration were brought to
-Spain. Moorish moved for a peaceful life in north ofperfection in persia. in europe decorated tiles did not
Morocco and carried with them the entire culturecome into general use outside moorish spain until the
which is now a moroccan way of life.second half of the 12th century. the tile mosaics of
brings to its online customers the best of thesespain and Portugal
historic products, they’ve been addingStunning geometric designs of mosaic tiles called zillige
Moroccan home décor mosaic tile tables top,adorn floors and walls of Moroccan courtyards,
tile sinks, mural & floor tiles. If you are lookinghouses and fountains, and create a decorative
for a mosaic table and you don’t have a cluesurface like no other. The motifs used in thehand cut
which mosaic tile top will suit or fit in…or matchtile are complex and abstract, and use traditional
colors of your walls….here is some tips. If youpatterns which usually involve geometrical interlacing
are looking for a mosaic table and you don’tradiating from a central star. The techniques of the
see the colors and the patterns you want, thencraftsmen are ancient, passed down and perfected
custom make your own with your own designs andfrom generation to generation.