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A sexangular tiling. It's a word I came across while I was reading about a moth. It just means hexagonal. A somewhat obsolete word!
Adjective
(comparative more sexangular, superlative most sexangular)
It's been even more slow-going than usual on Flickr these days!
This was in the Bathroom at Frisch's Big Boy - I don't usually take photos in public bathrooms but I liked these tiles.
Cairo's Islamic Museum is one of the finest dedicated to the art of Islam and its rich collection contains much to enjoy in all mediums.
Especially fine are the ceramics, with tilework and glazed pottery adorned with exquisitely intricate designs, whilst a good proportion incorporates elements of figurative imagery, normally forbidden under Islam and reflecting a more relaxed attitude to applied art and the pleasure it gives.
The museum is a delight and the beautifully displayed collection will richly reward a visit.
For more detail see the article below:-
Location of two Toynbee Tiles at 10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, PA. [View Large Tile] [View Small Tile]
For more information, see "Resurrect Dead: Uncovering What Lies Beneath," my review of Jon Foy's film Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, and the Wikipedia article "Toynbee tiles."
Found this great talavera tile tray at thrift store. I love talavera. And it can be so expensive online at import sites. This was made in Mexico, and is in perfect condition. The talavera colors are so bright and beautiful!
In Chiloé Island, Chile, traditional houses are entirely covered in wood tiles, measuring aroung 60x10 cm each (aprox. 24x4"). Originally all tiles were straight, but each owner tried to make his home unique by cutting the tiles in different shapes. Different styles emerged, and when shapes alone were not enough, owners started to combine, arrange and paint to create unique styles. The result is a immense variety of wood tiling.
In this collection I tried to show a selection of wood tilings, and I also tried to create a coding for identifying unique tiles and arrangements.
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Renovated bathroom with new fixtures, subway tile and beadboard on the walls and classic checkerboard tile on the floors
Mosaic tile decorates an archway at the 17th century hammam in the bazaar at Kerman, Iran.
This mosaic tilework seems far less delicate than the examples on the mosque earlier in my photostream.
I usually take my cover pictures outside. However, today it is a balmy 27 degrees F with a gentle 21 mph breeze. This translates to what feels like 13 degrees F, with lots of clouds. This is not the day to take a picture in the sunshine.
Sooooo, I found the next best thing. My son's sunny yellow room with the shades drawn. The penguin is a nod to my boy. Thanks Noah for lending me your room!
"House of Hades" tile: Park Avenue at 55th Street, New York, NY.
Main text: HOUSE OF HADES / ONE MAN VERSUS / MEDiA'S HENCHMEN / IN SOCIETY '2010
Top side text: I WILL NOT REST UN / TiL THESE BUTCHERS
Bottom side text: HAVE PAID FOR EVE / RYTHINGTHEvE DONE
Photographed following a press screening of Jon Foy's Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles -- about a half block from the screening room.
For more information, see "Resurrect Dead: Uncovering What Lies Beneath," my review of Jon Foy's film Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, and the Wikipedia article "Toynbee tiles."
Tile shower stall with 8" porcelain tile set in random pattern with two borders. Installation by Charlotte tile contractor, Cupan Custom Tile and Paint.
I used scrapbook paper, modge podge and 1/8" black artists tape (for the "grout lines") to add a little distressed tuscany tile feel to my backsplash. Took about 3 hours and $25!
More tiles from the Lightbox a lá goodmosconi. See my previous shot and/or this shot from goodmosconi for details and have fun comparing and contrasting!
I thought this one might make an interesting wallpaper so I've uploaded a larger version than I usually would.