Moroccan tiles, zellige, zellijMoroccan tilesMoroccan tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij, or Moroccan
zellije also known as 'azulejo' in Spanish and Portuguese, refers to
painted ceramic tile work.
This Moroccan tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij form of art flourished
during the Hispano-Moresque era during the Marinid dynasty around the
14th century. Moroccan tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij, or
Moroccan zellije are still prevalent in Spanish and Portuguese
architecture and it can be seen in many Moorish monuments, mosques,
churches, houses, and palaces in and around Spain and Portugal .
The
process of making Moroccan tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij, or
Moroccan zellije in Morocco has not changed that much since its birth.
The baking of the tile along with the ancient art of cutting by hand,
using nothing more than a basic hand chisel and many basic and complex
mathematical formula, remain the same as it has for centuries. The tile
cutters, or "Maalam Nakach," even start their long training journey at
a young age, and by their mid-twenties become unparalleled skilled
artisans. Since the tile production process is all manual from start to
finish and is a craft unto itself, it is time consuming and laborious
making it a labor of love.
We remains true
to this heritage and is determined to keep the art form of Moroccan
tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij, or Moroccan zellije alive by
sustaining as many artisans as possible. Whether it is a fountain, a
back splash or an entire house or palace, we can deliver top grade
Moroccan tiles, Moroccan zellige, Moroccan zellij, or Moroccan zellije
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