Mosaic Tile

Generally larger, visually appealing designs or images consisting of a multitude of smaller pieces, such as glass, stone, or ceramic materials. The production of mosaic tiles is done by hand in many cases and is as such very tedious, often requiring a very high level of skill and craftsmanship. Mosaic tiles are often made as decorative art in the larger context of interior design or in the context of religion and spirituality. Besides their continued use in mosques and other religious structures, mosaic tiles are commonly used in commercial ways to accentuate living spaces, such as kitchens, bathrooms, pools etc.

Next to the tile mosaic works of the Romans and Byzantines, their Moorish counterparts are historically regarded as some of the most significant examples of mosaic art. Unlike Roman and Byzantine mosaics, which did not catch on in a big way in terms of contemporary interior design, Moroccan mosaic tiles have experienced a massive re-emergence in both the Arab World as well as in Western countries due to several factors, including a multitude of consumer-friendly applications, a renaissance of Arabesque art and design, increased demand by Westerners for more exotic designs and products, and continued popularity of Mediterranean architecture.