Posts in Islamic Tiles

Lustre Tiles: Kashan Tiles

Lustre tiles are shiny and have a gold like layer on top, but there is a method to making and painting them that you might not read about in making ceramic tiles. This post will tell you how to do your own tile from start to finish!

Ceramics, Islamic TilesEsra AAugust 21, 2018 Comment

Traditional Islamic Ceramic Tiles

There are so many styles and techniques to ceramic tiles. The term itself is a big umbrella to tens of variations. This post will focus on traditional Islamic tiles that use a black outline around the biomorphic (vegetal and floral) patterns.

Ceramics, Islamic TilesEsra AAugust 16, 2018Comment