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Children’s Rooms: Ceramic Tiles from Digitiles

From Julie:

Looking to expand your child’s worldview? Consider UK company Digitile’s map tiles; high-fired ceramic tiles based on the appealing designs of the Future Mapping Company. Go to Digitile for information; also see our previous post Map of the Future.

Add comment July 29th, 2008

Windows, Floors & Walls: Ann Sacks Paccha Tiles

From Francesca:

I recently asked my friend Michael at Ann Sacks Tile & Stone what was new in the tile world, and he mentioned that he couldn’t get his hands on enough samples of the Paccha line of cement encaustic tiles from Popham Design. Hand-made in Morocco by local artisans, the matte tiles have an Old World earthy quality achieved by creating an integral pattern with a metal pattern mold—read about the process at Popham Design. As the tiles wear, the pattern remains. For more information and photos, see our March 2008 post Windows, Floors & Walls: Popham Design.

Add comment July 28th, 2008

Windows, Floors & Walls: Popham Design

From Sarah:

When Los Angeles transplants Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes set about renovating a 250-year-old-house in Marrakech’s walled city, their experience formed the genesis for a tile business they named Popham Design. Popham Design uses local Moroccan artisans to hand-make cement tiles in an array of designs and colors that combine traditional elements with a contemporary twist; almond trees, arches, and donkey cart wheels are all sources of inspiration. For ordering information, go to Popham Design. Also available through Ann Sacks as the Paccha Collection.

Below: A detail shot from the Dowe-Sandes’ home.