Tiling Collection (#25)

Detail of a mural made of painted ceramic tiles on a wall in a street in Seville showing a Sevillian street scene

A painted ceramic mural depicting Santa Teresa praying before a cross, on a wall in Seville, Spain

Painted ceramic mural at the entrance to a tapas bar in the Santa Cruz district of Seville, Spain

Mural of one of the historic Spanish kings made from painted ceramic tiles, adorns the wall of a house in the Santa Cruz district of Seville, Spain

A picture made of painted ceramic tiles depicting a haloed shepherdess with child and sheep, Seville, Spain

Antique tiled advertising

Chor Minar, the gatehouse of a long-gone medrassah built in 1807. The name (Chor Minar in Tajik means Four Minarets) is misleading, they arent minarets but ornamentation

The elaborate tiled facade of Fayzulla Khujayev House, built in 1891 by Fayzullas father Ubaidullah, a wealthy merchant

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1397-1399), Turkestan, Kazakhstan Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1397-1399). Turkestan, Kazakhstan

Dalmatia Coast Korcula Island Seafront Harbour View of Medieval Old Town and City Walls The Balkans Croatia Dalmatia Coast Korcula Island Seafront Harbour View of Medieval Old Town and City Walls

Dubrovnik Unesco World Heritage Old Town Red Tiled Rooftops Onofrios Fountain 1438 in Placa Pedestrian Promenade The Balkans Croatia Dubrovnik Unesco World Heritage Old Town Red Tiled Rooftops

Salon of Maria de Padilla, Alcazar, Seville, Spain, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Salon of Maria de Padilla, Alcazar, Seville, Spain, late 19th century. The Alcazar was built over Moorish ruins during the 14th century for King Pedro of Castile

Antechamber of the Menshikov palace in Saint Petersburg, 1710s. Artist: Giovanni Maria Fontana
Antechamber of the Menshikov palace in Saint Petersburg, 1710s. Fontana, Giovanni Maria (1670-after 1714)

Recess in the reception room of Mufti Sheik El Mahadis house, Cairo, 1873. Artist: Frank Dillon
Recess in the reception room of Mufti Sheik El Mahadis house, Cairo, 1873. Found in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Detail of Tomb in Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, 15th century. Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Detail of Tomb in Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, 15th century. Glazed-brick decoration (Timurid Dynasty). Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis in the north-eastern part of Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Decoration on a Tomb built 1372, Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, (c20th century). Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Decoration on a Tomb built 1372, Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, (c20th century). Glazed-brick decoration (Timurid Dynasty)

Domes of Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, 14th-15th century, (c20th century). Artists: CM Dixon, Unknown
Domes of Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Complex, Samarkand, 14th-15th century, (c20th century). Glazed-brick decoration (Timurid Dynasty)

Image of Islamic tilework from the Berlin Eastern Museum

San Cristobal Hill, Santiago, Chile, South America
Roof garden restaurant and dance floor, San Cristobal Hill, Santiago, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1925

New Quay Inn, New Quay Lane, Brixham, Devon. Date: circa 1920s

Cottages, Skansen open air museum, Sweden
Hogloftet cottages at the Skansen open air museum and zoo on the island of Djurgarden, Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1891. Date: circa 1920

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Tiling is an art form that transcends borders and cultures, as evident in the intricate designs found throughout the world. From the vibrant doorways of Essaouira, Morocco in North Africa to the mesmerizing quasicrystal patterns adorning brochure covers for Triplex Grates/Ranges, tiling showcases its versatility. In Seville, Spain, a map of Italy and the Mediterranean made entirely out of ceramic tiles graces a street, captivating passersby with its detailed craftsmanship. Meanwhile, a silhouette of men enjoying their time at a pub creates an ambiance that only tiled walls can provide. Traveling further west to Oporto, Portugal in Europe reveals laundry hanging from windows in the Ribeira Quarter - an everyday scene turned into a picturesque display against tiled facades. The Attarine Madrasah in Fez stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Moroccan tiling expertise. Venturing eastward to Madaba, Jordan in the Middle East unravels mosaic wonders such as the Virgin and Child mosaic within St. Georges Orthodox church - an awe-inspiring testament to ancient artistry preserved through time. Returning to Seville's Santa Cruz district unveils yet another masterpiece: the interior of a bar adorned with meticulously placed tiles that exude warmth and charm. A tiled picture depicting Mary and Jesus on another street adds spiritual depth to this vibrant cityscape. Further back in history lies Generalife's portico mosaic from 1907; although its creator remains unknown, their legacy lives on through this breathtaking work of art. Even London's Bank station boasts elegant tiling on its Underground platform – proof that even utilitarian spaces can be transformed into visual delights through skillful tilework. From doors to brochures covers and maps to religious icons – tiling has become more than just decoration; it is now an integral part of our cultural heritage worldwide.