Zellige mosaics - Decoandalus

M O S A I C C E R Á M I C S H A N D C R A F T E D

In Decoración Andalusí we have been offering for almost 20 years mosaic tradicional de cerámica o Zellige.
We recover this art, taking care of the quality of both the materials and the handmade process.

Geometric designs apply the principle of symmetry and repetition of interlaced or overlapping motifs.
The result is a very balanced set, where no detail prevails over the rest, but with a dynamic and harmonious effect.
We put at your disposal a wide variety of designs, whose possibilities are multiplied according to the combination of colors you choose.
We also offer mosaics based on Ataurique, with hand-engraved relief texture.

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D I S C O V E R O U R M O S A I C P R O D U C T S


TABLES	CONSOLES	SOURCES	TILES

M O S A I C C O L O R S


WHITE	BEIGE	TERRACOTTA	BLACK	BROWN

ORANGE	YELLOW	GARNET	DARK GREEN	LIGHT GREEN

GREEN	MARINE	BLUE	BLUE LIGH	TURQUOISE

T H E Z E L L I G E A R E H A N D M A D E T I L E S

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The Zellige are handmade tiles

made originally in Fez

This ceramic material offers
excellent resistance qualities,
can be used as cladding material
both outdoors and indoors
due to its high resistance to temperature changes.

Ceramic is manufactured piece by piece with white clay
unrefined coated with glass enamel.

Clay mixes with water and let it soak
for a day, after which you work with hands
and feet.

Once the dough has reached the sweet spot
flexibility and homogeneity, it cuts into
10 cm squares and a thickness of 1 cm.

All the pieces they are left to dry in the sun, before
placed in a traditional oven.

After the first cooking They are removed, they stain and they are
returned for the second.

The sign of identity of the mosaic of Fes or Zellige.

Clay squares are usually placed in different
levels according to the degree of temperature required to
achieve one color or another.

White is usually placed in the lower tray
followed by blue, yellow and green in the highest part.

this ceramic, presents on its surface variations
of color, texture, tone and shade. But these differences
far from being considered imperfections, they are considered
mosaic characteristics

H O W D O W E M A K E T H E M O S A I C ?

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The Racham

The Kassar

The Khallas

The Farrach

Draw the drawing of each tile
with ink using a nib on the
ceramic square

It is responsible for trimming the shape
of the tile with a hammer or
very winged chisel.

Very short precision
sólo the bottom edge of each
tessera, without touching the face
enameled giving it a wedge shape.
So when they join
to others, they will remain groove
where to enterá the cement and
beef upá the boards.

Place each tile upside down in
the rightful place until
form the drawing.

A D V A N T A G E S O F T H E M O S A I C O F F E Z

Teselas cerámica talladas a mano DECOANDALUS

* Es fireproof, so it does not burn at any temperature or
emits toxic fumes, and their colors are very resistant in sunlight.

* Is a good insulator, acts as a natural cooling element in
summer and conserves ambient heat in winter. The tiles remain
always cool to the touch no matter how high the temperatures are
abroad

* It is a material environmentally friendly and biodegradable, by
be created from 100% natural raw material.

* The traditional ceramic mosaic is a magnificent material to be
used outdoors.

* It is of great durability Thanks to the solid structure both internal
as external of the tiles and their strong union.

* Guarantees the promotion of craft tradition and the sustainable development

	Our mosaics are manufactured according to European regulations. Ornamental fountains and tables stand out. Being able to be sent and installed in any part of the world.
Once the mosaic is composed, with all the tiles upside down, a metal frame with mesh is incorporated welded to the inside. this structure is what will give solidity to the whole set. Finally everything is carefully covered with a cement grout and allowed to dry.		The mosaic is pre-assembled on custom tiles, there are fifteen different colors to match.

Designs, Products and Photographs Intellectual and Industrial Property Decoration Andalusi.

Decoration products Andalusi, you will only find them through the website www.decoandalus.com and in the exhibition located in the Costa del Sol.

M O S A I C C E R Á M I C S H A N D C R A F T E D

D I S C O V E R O U R M O S A I C P R O D U C T S

TABLES

CONSOLES

SOURCES

TILES

M O S A I C C O L O R S

WHITE

BEIGE

TERRACOTTA

BLACK

BROWN

ORANGE

YELLOW

GARNET

DARK GREEN

LIGHT GREEN

GREEN

MARINE

BLUE

BLUE LIGH

TURQUOISE