Petaluma-based Forrest Lesch-Middelton has made a name for himself with his etched ceramic vessels and tiles featuring ancient patterns from around the world, intentionally distressed and scorched in the firing process.
His new Blue Delft line for Clé Tile represents his first foray into color, with patterns that are “influenced by the sacred geometry and arabesque designs found in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe,” according to Clé Tile owner Deborah Osburn. Each tile is handmade individually and can be installed indoors and out, on floors and walls. The seven new tile designs are available in six-inch squares. Here’s a first look at the line.
Above: The Alborz Blue Delft Tiles are $28.50 each (minimum order of 40 tiles) from Clé Tile. “The color Delft Blue was originally inspired by 14th-century Chinese porcelain that traveled to Europe across the Silk Road, inspiring Europeans to begin their own ceramic production,” according to Osburn. Above: A kitchen backsplash lined in Alborz Blue tiles. Above: The Asia Blue Delft tiles are $28.50 each (minimum order of 40 tiles) from Clé Tile. Above: The Asal Blue Delft is $28.50 each (minimum order of 40 tiles) from Clé Tile. Above: Cortina Blue Delf tiles are $28.50 each (minimum order of 40 tiles) from Clé Tile. Above: The Iznik Blue Delft tiles are $28.50 each (minimum order of 40 tiles) from Clé Tile. For more tiles, see:
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