TERRA FIRMA Virginia designer Lauren Liess’ Habitat Collection for Architessa includes the Terra series of terracotta tile, handmade and hand-painted in the U.S. Patterns range from florals and botanicals to Infinity Square (pictured), a geometric interplay that creates undulating diamonds on the wall. architessa.com |
HANG FIRE Handcrafted in Portugal, Theia’s earthenware tiles are pressed, fired and painted according to centuries-old techniques. The company’s collections range from classic to cutting-edge contemporary. Gaudí, a rosette design based on crocheted blankets, comes in 26 colorways, including yellow sun (pictured). theiatiles.com |
MOORISH STYLE Walker Zanger’s Andalucia Collection evokes traditional Moorish architecture with arabesques, filigree-like details and other classical motifs. Handmade in the company’s Mexico factory, the glazed-terracotta line features Fez—a floral design rendered in hexagonal forms. Available in five hues, from Blanco Matte (pictured) to Azure. walkerzanger.com |