Over the centuries, Europe has injected it’s own culture of art and heritage into the traditional Islamic Moroccan tiles. These mesmerising designs are usually more expensive and time consuming to make. They’re also very popular in luxury hotels and spas, especially as the bottom of pools or walls. Even in the West, complex Moroccan tile designs can be found on public fountains and furniture. More complex design, usually quite floral and colourful will have the tiniest detail in them and are less likely to be seen in someone’s home. We’re all guilty of complaining that our homes are either too hot or too cold but thankfully Moroccan tiles don’t keep either cool or warm temperatures, helping places such as a steamy bathroom cool off quicker and avoid moisture and damp building up. Islamic tiles are also good for keeping the interior of your home cool during the summer as they don’t absorb heat yet they also look good and stylish. This makes keeping a kitchen or bathroom sanitary a lot easier. Moroccan tiles are also made of the material where bacteria can’t grow and stick to it.
One of the main reasons Arabic countries first actually started using Moroccan tiles was because of cleanliness and the same reason can be applied to homes now. It attracts all the good attention and it’s difficult to take our eyes off all the little details and colours. Imagine a large circular geometric pattern at the bottom of a pool or across a kitchen floor. Over the years however as tastes and technology changed, it also became popular to have Islamic tiles as octagons, creating walls of honeycomb-shaped patterns. Islamic tiles, especially the Zellige style usually come in square tiles. Unfortunately, the trend of ceramic Islamic tile furniture has declined simply for it’s heavyweight and difficulty moving around. Many people used them to decorate fountains, pools and various pieces of furniture. It’s worth noting that Moroccan tiles in Islamic culture were not limited to adorning walls and ceilings. Some Moroccan streets and alleys are completely covered in Moroccan tiles, giving the streets that distinguishable blue and white look. They’re used heavily in public areas too such as parks or the outside of buildings. In Morocco, Islamic tiles aren’t just an interior design hit.
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