Moscow archaeologists have unearthed 17th-century red clay stove tiles depicting a cat with a crown on its head during ...
Tile tales
HYDERABAD: As the scorching sun hinted at the start of summer, the season of sweat, endless demands for elaneer (tender ...
Formed from the elemental process of firing clay, minerals and water at high heats, tiles become a robust, hard-wearing material with a myriad of applications. In what is now Italy, tile use and ...
Elegant and oversized, it was created using more than 22,000 pieces of porphyry, slate, terracotta, unfired clay and pebbled ...
Artistic offerings include: Pottery - Visit the atelier of Francisco Eugénio and learn the timeless art of shaping clay on a wheel. Tile Painting - Dive into the ancient art of traditional tile ...
Is there anything more whimsical than gently rocking back-and-forth on a swing during a lazy afternoon? Step into a nostalgic ...
Standards set by the Tile Council of North America define porcelain tile as a nearly waterproof clay tile with a water absorption rate of 0.5% or less. Non-porcelain tiles, such as ceramic ...
The artist has been researching flatbreads and tandoors, the community bakeries where they are often baked, in countries ...
Art and science are sometimes poles apart ... to ceramic slurries—consisting of particles of kaolin clay or other materials dispersed in water—to make fired ceramics more durable and resistant ...
The city of San Diego opened its “library of the future” on Nov. 9 with the new Pacific Highlands Ranch Library branch. While ...
Jeonju, in north Jeolla province, is so famed for its food that it’s designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, serving subtle ...
Paintings, ceramics, photography, fashion, furniture and more: The V&A Museum is a treasure trove of art and design. Here’s ...