Zillij tile: Moroccan mosaic tile elegance and timeless beauty

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Zillij mosaic tile also known as Zellidj, Zillij, Zellij,Benefits of Zillij (Tiles)
zellige is an important element Moorish andCreative benefits
Moroccan architecture and decorating. The word* Feature historic, cultural, artistic, and architectural
tile is derived from the French word tuile, which is,themes.
in turn, derived from the Latin word tegula,* Create unique atmosphere by combining various
meaning a roof tile composed of baked clay. Thedesigns, colors, shapes, and textures.
process of production begins by mixing clay andEconomic and Technical benefits
water and kneeling them by hands and feet until* Structurally, tile is one of the strongest
they reach a high level of flexibility andmechanical finishes, interior and exterior.
homogeneity. Then, the mixture is cut into* It is fire-resistant and it does not burn at any
squares of 1 cm thickness each. The squares gettemperature or produce toxic fumes.
dried up under the sun before they are put in a* Its colors are permanent, unaffected by UV
special oven for their first phase baking. The tilesrays or fading from sun exposure.
are placed in different levels according to the* It is non-conductive and it will not produce an
degree of temperature required to attain aelectric shock. It is ideal in sensitive computer
particular color. The white tile is often placed in theinstallations in corporate settings or home offices.
bottom followed by the blue, yellow, and the* It offers high insulation values; it acts as natural
green on the top. The second phase starts whencooling element in the summer and retains
we remove the tiles from the oven and separateambient heat in cold weather.
them by their colors; once we are done with this* Organic and natural color pigments
process, we start drawing the patterns of the* Zillij tiles are green and enviremental friendly
intended design directly on tiles; this is done byEnvironmental & Health benefits
'rasham' followed by the cutting process which is* Slip resistance for improved safety on interior
performed by 'naqqash' who carefully separateand exterior surfaces.
the drawn pattern by a sharpened hammer. Last* It is made from a 100% plentiful and natural
but not least, 'khallas' or finisher finishes the workraw material that, when removed from a site, is
by cutting the tiles' edges assuring that theynot harmful to the landfills.
meet all requirements for production. With the* It reduces allergies and improves indoor air
help of our design team, the zillij master drawsquality
the design layout on the ground and places eachSaint Tropez Boutique one of the largest
furmah or piece of tile in its exact place in themanufacturer of fine zillij mosaic tiles and
overall pattern. Interestingly enough, theMoroccan tiles in Morocco, just lunched a new line
placement of tiles is done upside down, whichof zillij tiles that is pre-assembled and front
makes it even more difficult to absorb.mounted zillij mosaic tiles into 12" x 12" sheets or
Zillij usually used to cover walls, floors and12" x 6" zillij borders using adhesive glue that holds
columns of kitchens, bathrooms, fireplace, patio,the mosaic tiles well and allow anyone to intall the
courtyard, fountain,living and dining rooms andzillij tiles without the need to any special
many other spaces. These spaces do not onlyexperience r skills. The Pre-assembled zillij tiles by
include residences, but also restaurants, hotels,Saint Tropez Boutique are DIY and are very easy
resorts, spas, swimming pool, theatres, golfto install same way if you are installting marble or
country clubs, and many other commercialglass mosaics by using ceramic tiles thin-set and
projects. Zillij tiles takes different motifsgrout.eventhough the zillij tiles comes
(geometric, floral and chiseled) in a organic andpre-assembled, they are still handmade, hand-cut,
traditionaly glazed colors. Each motif and colorhand-mounted.The art of mosaic in Morocco,
remains a symbol and has a special significance incalled "Zillij," dates back many centuries.
the iconography of the Islamic/Moorish art. ZillijHandmade, hand-glazed and hand-cut terra cotta
mosaic tiles goes well with either traditionaltile and mosaics are crafted using traditional and
mediteranean style or even modernregional clays and glaze pigments. Zillij tile is
contemporary style depending on the combinationtimeless and works beautifully in traditional and
of colors and pattern that can be made in endlesscontemporary interiors.
possibilities.For more information on Zillij tiles and Moroccan
Apart from the floors and walls, zillij can be usedmosaic tiles feel free to contact:
to produce beautiful tables and fountains with aMoroccan tile by Saint Tropez Boutique
wide variety of motifs and colors. The fountains25 Evelyn way
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