It s an ancestor of subway tile.
White zellige subway tile.
One was created in 1904 for the new york city subway the other dates to the 10th century in morocco.
But zellige was actually an early iteration of the ever popular subway tile.
White subway tile will always be the classic choice for bathrooms and backsplashes but we re seeing a rise in brick glazed tiles stacked horizontally or vertically giving any space a fresh modern look.
A zellige in the subway shape is a 2 x6 nominal size that though traditional in morroco is a new and adventurous take on the subway tile trend.
Shop our casablanca white zellige tile or find over 36 unique color variations of hand made moroccan zellige tile.
Zellige tiles can transform any room they re in and elevate the space to the next level.
Zia tile is la based and ships globally.
Clé tile has a large selection of glazed terracotta moroccan tiles.
Zellige tiles are traditionally handcrafted with non refined natural clay extracted from the fez region in morocco.
We also carry a wide range of moroccan zellige colors in 4 4 2 6 2.
Clé tile shattered pearl zellige tile 20 sq.
Be prepared for some variation in width length and thickness.
4 4 squares and 2 8 subway handmade encaustic cement tile and can customize colors or designs to suit any style.
We ship the world s finest 2x6 subway zellige tile worldwide from los angeles.
Due to the raw materials and timeless methods of making zellige tiles you will receive tiles that are pitted through the glaze and about 20 of which will contain cracks crazing and edge chipping.
Shop our 2x6 subway tiles perfect for any kitchen backsplash shower wall floor patio and pool.
Zellige tiles are hand chiseled and therefore size variation is common.
And much like subway tile which seems to play well with just about any kind of décor zellige tile works in a vast number of spaces depending on the color shape and glaze you choose.
Weathered white mounted zellige 2 x2 x3 8 32 50 sf weathered white zellige 3 5 x4 x3 8 hex 28 50 sf.
Both are ceramic tiles which have been fired and glazed.
Weathered white zellige 2 x6 x3 4 subway.
Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called biscuit in multiple semi transparent shades creating a pearlescent.
The tiles are made from terra cotta so there s a built in earthiness that seems to warm up whatever space you use them in too.