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Zellige<\/span> is a characteristic component of the decorative arts of Moorish architecture.
\nIts origins remain obscure, and the technique seems to have developed simultaneously in the Maghreb and the Iberian Peninsula
\nfrom roots that go back to Roman and Byzantine mosaics. (Wikipedia)<\/p>\n

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But ultimately, “Zellige” means tile in Arabic, all tiles<\/span>.
\nBut through ignorance of the true meaning of the word, we have reduced its use to the traditional tiles of Fez
\nmade of glazed and carved terracotta.
\nThis shift in meaning barely troubles me, even though I now know the full meaning of the word.
\nAs if everything were suddenly summed up in a simple square of color where the singularity of each piece<\/span> is best expressed
\nin the simplest version, more modern than the traditional use of multicolored mosaics:
\nthat of a “monochrome” surface, where nothing distracts from the subtle play of color variations. No anecdotes, just a very old technique, very artisanal and perfectly illustrative of all the manufacturing flaws
\nthat industrialization has sought to eliminate, through ever more lucrative rationalizations.
\nWhere an industrial tile, now perfectly crafted, exudes boredom and monotony,
\nthe small, dented, imperfect<\/span> zellige from Fez, just like us, full of flaws and regrets, touches us.<\/p>\n

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The zelliges we sell are made in Fez, Morocco, using only the clay of Fez… the only clay capable of producing magic!<\/p>\n

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And, just as importantly, the firing in a primitive kiln fueled by sawdust, branches and olive pits,
\nbut nevertheless carried out with a thorough knowledge of these complex technics based on a long tradition.<\/p>\n

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After glazing, the tile is beveled by hand to create a very fine joint.
\nTraditional shapes will be used to create geometric designs (the heart is an exception, in honor of the visitor!).<\/p>\n

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