White Zellige Tile Inspiration — The Art of an Imperfect Bathroom Shower Tile

Chrissy Cambor
Apr 18, 2023
1 min read

Zellige tiles are glistening, gorgeous clay tiles that are available in tons of colors and shapes, specifically Zellige is well known for its grout-free appearance, imperfect edges, beautiful shine, and overall handcrafted quality. To make traditional zellige tiles, natural clay (usually from the area of Fez, Morocco) is mixed with water, hand-shaped, dried, and then kiln-fired, often using olive pits. Enamel glazing is then applied to the fronts of the tiles by hand. Because they’re hand-molded, hand-cut, and hand-glazed, no two Zellige tiles are exactly the same. Nor will it be all one uniform color. Specifically said by Clé Tile, who have a collection of Zellige tiles, note that the tiles are “known for the sparkle and shine that comes from all their flaws and the wildly irregular shade variations of their drippy translucent glazes.” A good way to tell whether your Zellige is authentic or not? Look for tiny imperfections or variants among your tiles—a sure sign that, like true Zellige, they were made by hand. Below are a few imperfect inspirational photos of white Zellige tiles in the bathroom.