Tunisian tiles are as legendary today as they were in the ancient world. Tunisia, a North African country along the Mediterranean Sea, was influenced by an influx of different cultures, ranging from classical Roman to exotic Islamic artisans of the day. Eventually, the Spanish and Portuguese also took the Tunisian tile craft even further, lending their […]
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The Baroque period inspired many artisans in the 17th and 18th century throughout Europe. It was a stylistic movement that influenced painting, sculpture, and even Barroque tile for architectural purposes. Barroque tile designs used many of the same principles as the movement, making use of the contrast between dark and light for dramatic effect while trying […]
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Etching is the process whereby a chemical or mechanical means creates a surface cut or abrasive patch on a tile. Typically, when homeowners think of an etched tile, they might think someone is talking about an accidental acid etching that happens when someone leaves wine or vinegar on top of their stone countertops too long. This is […]
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Originally, medallion tile designs were all circular, due to the fact that Latin word “medalia” meant a Roman coin valued at half a denarius. Typically, a medallion also depicted a person or architectural design, much the same way the coins did. However, in recent times, medallions can depict anything and have many different shapes, from oval […]
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