Zel Habiba Mosaics
Handmade in Fes, Zel represents the authentic heritage of Zellige tile-making that has flourished in Morocco for centuries. The unique surface, edge and color variation of Zellige has made it much sought after by designers and homeowners seeking the most authentic expression of handmade tile.
Today, the production of Zellige remains unchanged; each tile is made completely by hand, from forming and pressing the clay body to glazing, cutting and packing. Our Zel collection offers classic Zellige shapes as well as new offerings, all sure to bring unmatched character to any space.
Image Credits: Shower/Bathroom & White Kitchen – Designer: Christine Vroom Interiors | Photographer: Lauren Taylor | Yoga Studio Front Desk – Designer: Gianna La Mariana Design
product info
Material: Ceramic, Zellige
Fiinish: Gloss
Sizes:
- Habiba Mosaic Sheet 11×11
Thickness: 1/2″
Available as Special Order within the US.
technical info
Frost Resistant: No
Breaking Strength: N/A
DCOF: N/A
Shade Variation: V4
Applications
- Residential Interior
- Interior Walls & Backsplash
- Fireplace/Cooktop Surround
- Light Residential Interior Flooring*
- Exterior Walls**
- Shower Walls***
*If used for flooring, expect wear and tear on the tiles, which may include glaze wearing off the edges, or chipping off the surface, as well as cracks, or complete failure of occasional tiles.
**Residential Exterior vertical uses in climates that do not experience freeze-thaw conditions.
***See install instructions for specific method for shower wall installation.
“Light Residential” – Flooring areas subject to soft-soled footwear or normal footwear traffic without abrasive soil/dirt, such as bathrooms and bedrooms without exterior access and minimal pivot points.
Pools & Spas – Zellige has traditionally been used in pools and fountains in Morocco. However, Zellige tiles do not meet US standards for use in pools, spas or other areas where it will be regularly submerged in water; and we do not recommend Zel for these applications. Use of Zel in pool, spas and fountains is at the discretion of the customer and no claims for damage will be honored for Zel used in these applications, regardless of installation methods.
Speical Notes
Variation
Zellige tiles are made entirely by hand in Morocco and each tile will be different from the next. Please expect the following characteristics which are inherent in authentic Zellige tile from Morocco.
• Chips off the surface of the glaze exposing the clay beneath
• Imperfections on the tile face
• Dips in the surface of the tile
• Uneven edging of the tile
• Wide variation in color/shade between tile pieces
• Glaze pooling in areas of a tile
• Lime pops that expose the substrate of the tile
• Thickness variation from piece to piece
Variation between samples and tiles received is possible, as handmade techniques of glazing make shade and color variation an inherent part of the product. Samples received before shipments should be considered indicative of color only.
Vendor will not honor any claims made for these characteristics listed above if claimed as defects.
Habiba Mosaic Color Options
desert white & fog gloss
