Tile · Artisan · Glossy
Moroccan Zellige
Hand-glazed clay
Zellige (زليج) is the terracotta-based glazed tile of Fez, Morocco — hand-cut from local clay, dipped in metal-oxide glazes, and fired in kilns fuelled by olive-pit charcoal. The signature colour bloom, pinholes and irregular edges are not defects but the hallmarks of authentic hand craft. Specify with a client who values wabi-sabi imperfection.
5 colours
Indicative pricing band $$$ · formal quote on request
Technical specification
What sits beneath the finish.
- Material
- Hand-glazed Moroccan zellige
- Format
- 100 × 100 mm (also 50 × 50 mm)
- Thickness
- 10-15 mm (variable, hand-cut)
- Finish
- High-gloss glazed · irregular hand-formed edges
- Character
- Every tile unique · colour bloom and lippage are integral to the finish
- Origin
- Fez, Morocco · hand-crafted from Fez clay
- Grout
- 1 mm minimum · white sanded (traditional)
Care & maintenance
How this floor ages well.
- 01Sweep or vacuum daily to remove abrasive grit that scratches finish.
- 02Damp-mop with pH-neutral cleaner weekly — avoid acidic or bleach-based products on honed finishes.
- 03Seal cementitious grout once at install and refresh every 3–5 years to prevent staining.
- 04For polished porcelain, re-polish with diamond-pad service every 8–10 years.
- 05Wipe up citrus, wine and coffee within minutes to protect grout lines.
Where it works best
Application by room.
- Bathroom walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Feature walls
- Fireplace surrounds
Warranty
Lifetime material warranty · 10-year colour/wear
Sustainability
Contains 20–40% recycled content · Cradle-to-cradle recyclable at end of life · Zero-VOC surface
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