Zellige tiles are chic, so it's no surprise they're a popular choice for backsplashes. However, you might want to rethink the design given these downsides.

Step aside, white subway tile: A perfectly imperfect alternative is becoming the ubiquitous choice for backsplashes and shower surrounds. Made for centuries using the traditional Moroccan method—dried ...

But one traditional craft is in danger of fading — the centuries-old skill of making zellige — the mosaic tile that adorns mosques and palaces. The skill is handed down from father to son.

Whether you’ve stumbled upon a swanky new hotel or scrolled through your favorite designer’s Instagram, chances are you've seen zellige tile. The traditional Moroccan clay material has been ...

What You Need To Know About Zellige Tile, The Home Decor Trend That's Here To Stay. Hallie Milstein. March 18, 2023 at 9:11 AM ...

Although Zellige tiles—particularly the shimmery glazed ones—deliver a jolt of glamor, as Hollis points out, they’re not so precious and can stand the test of time: ...

Dark Red Moroccan Zellige Tiles. Price: £68.94 Size: 5x5 cm or 10x10 cm. View at Etsy . Mother of Pearl Peel and Stick Backsplash Tiles. Price: £220 Size: 30x30 cm. View at Amazon.

On the whole, designers agree that zellige tile is here to stay—and not just a passing trend. "It’s been used for centuries, and I think its appeal is only growing as people lean into natural ...