Clover from Mexico - terracotta Morelos

Mexican Terracotta Morelos 12 cm x 12 cm

Unglazed terracotta tiles in a very fashionable arabesque shape. The tile can be inserted into a 12 cm x 12 cm square, it is 8 mm thick. Tiles in the colour of brick, natural clay. The unglazed surface gives the tiles an unusual, Arabic style.

A few words about the history of Mexican ceramics

The current Mexican ceramics are a multicultural mix, consisting of Mayan, Aztec and Aztec designs and later cultures associated with the Spanish, Arabic and Andalusian colonization. The influence of colonial style characterizes Mexican ceramics with the colors of the desert, and when it comes to single-color, the prevailing colors are red, yellow, orange and blue. Technologies brought by the Spaniards to Nueva España, New Spain, today's Mexico, have allowed techniques to be used to produce durable and wear-resistant floor tiles.

What characterizes Morelos tiles

Morelos tiles are a unique shape that gives the room an unusual style. The colour of red clay gives the plane a raw character. The shape and form of the tiles mark southern accents. Tiles have a repeatable shape and size, which makes their application very easy. They are unglazed, which gives the room a subtle elegance.

Where to use Morelos floor tiles

Due to its form, the tiles can be placed in rooms where we want to mark their character. The shape and colour of the tiles is perfect for a hallway or hall. They are often used in kitchens with brick finishing elements on the walls. Such a floor in a living room with a fireplace will make an amazing impression. Morelos tiles can take your breath away in a bath room with a free-standing copper bath. They are ideal for the terrace or conservatory.