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Tiling Collection (#27)

Tiling is an art form that transcends borders and cultures, as evident in the intricate designs found throughout the world

Background imageTiling Collection: Bad Reichenhall Spa, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Bad Reichenhall Spa, Upper Bavaria, Germany near Salzburg Date: circa 1909

Background imageTiling Collection: Palace of Khudayar Khan, Kokand, Uzbekistan

Palace of Khudayar Khan, Kokand, Uzbekistan
The Palace of the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate, Khudayar Khan, known as the Pearl of Kokand, Kokand, Uzbekistan. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTiling Collection: Decorated tiles. Saint Peter with keys of Heaven, by Miquel

Decorated tiles. Saint Peter with keys of Heaven, by Miquel
Panel decorated with 126 tiles. Saint Peter with keys of Heaven. Made by Miquel la Puya, 1695. Diocesan Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageTiling Collection: Spain. Aragon. Teruel. Tower of Salvador

Spain. Aragon. Teruel. Tower of Salvador. 14th century. Outside

Background imageTiling Collection: 3 Men Tile a Roof

3 Men Tile a Roof
Three workers replace damaged tiles on a roof Date: 18th century

Background imageTiling Collection: Workers Repair a Roof

Workers Repair a Roof
Three men working on replacing damaged roof tiles Date: 18th century

Background imageTiling Collection: Tiling the Temple Roof

Tiling the Temple Roof
While lawyers are on holiday the Temple is re-tiled. The new tiles were made to resemble the old as closely as possible. The Law Courts can be seen in the background. Date: 1930s

Background imageTiling Collection: Roof Tiler Lays Slates

Roof Tiler Lays Slates
Roof tilers at work laying on the slates. Date: 1930s

Background imageTiling Collection: Four little girls in nightdresses on a Christmas card

Four little girls in nightdresses on a Christmas card
Four little girls climbing the stairs in their nightdresses on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageTiling Collection: Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, New York City, USA

Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, New York City, USA
Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, Mott Street, New York City, USA. Date: 1905

Background imageTiling Collection: Patent Triplex Grates Pattern

Patent Triplex Grates Pattern with Best Black Porcelain Enamelled finish. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Patent Triplex Grate B Pattern

Patent Triplex Grate B Pattern with Black Porcelain Enamelled finish. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Patent Triplex Grate H Pattern

Patent Triplex Grate H Pattern with Black Patent Enamelled finish Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Patent Triplex Grate T Pattern

Patent Triplex Grate T Pattern with Black Porcelain Enamelled finish. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: The Flatholme built-in gas fire and surround

The Flatholme built-in gas fire and surround. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The Moreton Fireplace

The Moreton Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite

The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite in Dove Tigrato, Veneto Crocicohio or Cippolino Versilla. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Stonite one-piece fireplace with solid hearth

Stonite one-piece fireplace with solid hearth. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Closet

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Closet
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Water Closet (toilet). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite

The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite
The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) Suite in Breche Violetta Rose Aurore Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware -Dove Grey Basin

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware -Dove Grey Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Dove Grey Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Patent Triplex Grate E Pattern

Patent Triplex Grate E Pattern with Black Porcelain Enamelled finish. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Basin

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Mantel Register - Green Design

Mantel Register - Green Design. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The New Roding Fireplace

The New Roding Fireplace
Fire Grate. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: Mantel Register - Blue Design

Mantel Register - Blue Design. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The Walmer Fireplace

The Walmer Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The Watford Suite - Fireplace

The Watford Suite - Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The New Dorchester Fireplace

The New Dorchester Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: The Maidstone Fireplace

The Maidstone Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Background imageTiling Collection: Woman and puppy in a garden

Woman and puppy in a garden
Woman holding a puppy (probably a Pekingese) in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Art Deco Tiles - Travel Books

Art Deco Tiles - Travel Books
Art Deco Tiles (from a Bookshop?) - Travel Books

Background imageTiling Collection: Ornately tiled Arab bath, Jerusalem

Ornately tiled Arab bath, Jerusalem
An ornately tiled Arab bath, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Background imageTiling Collection: Main entrance, Zoological Gardens, Berlin, Germany

Main entrance, Zoological Gardens, Berlin, Germany. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTiling Collection: Kitchens of Baden Powell House, London

Kitchens of Baden Powell House, London
View of the modern kitchens at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: 10 July 1961

Background imageTiling Collection: Communal bathroom at Baden Powell House, London

Communal bathroom at Baden Powell House, London
Washbasins in a communal bathroom at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital Illustration of basketweave paver

Digital Illustration of basketweave paver

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital Illustration showing new tiles on top of existing tiles, and quadrant edging tile

Digital Illustration showing new tiles on top of existing tiles, and quadrant edging tile

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital Illustration showing brackets on roof gutter

Digital Illustration showing brackets on roof gutter

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital illustration of score-and-snap tile cutter

Digital illustration of score-and-snap tile cutter

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital Illustration showing how to lay ceramic tile butting close to battens by twisting the tile

Digital Illustration showing how to lay ceramic tile butting close to battens by twisting the tile

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital illustration of lever-operated tile cutter

Digital illustration of lever-operated tile cutter

Background imageTiling Collection: Digital illustration of tile saw and tile nibblers

Digital illustration of tile saw and tile nibblers

Background imageTiling Collection: Illustration of hand tiling a planting tub

Illustration of hand tiling a planting tub

Background imageTiling Collection: Warm grey, matte, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Warm grey, matte, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageTiling Collection: Reddish, lightly textured, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Reddish, lightly textured, large wall tiles, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageTiling Collection: Decoration on wall of Salon de Embajadores

Decoration on wall of Salon de Embajadores
Royal Alcazars of Seville, Seville Province, Spain




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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.