Zellige tiles.

What is zellige? Zellige (also spelled zellij) is a traditional North African handmade glazed ceramic tile. Each tile is individually pressed from clay, hand-glazed, and kiln-fired — producing a surface with natural variation in colour, sheen, and thickness.

Why is it more expensive than porcelain? It's entirely handmade. Labour-intensive production, small batch sizes, and higher wastage in both manufacturing and installation contribute to the price. Budget 10–15% extra wastage when ordering.

Where does it work best? Kitchen splashbacks, bathroom feature walls, butler's pantry walls, and powder room floors. Rarely used on main bathroom floors due to the uneven surface.

Do I need a specialist installer? Yes. Zellige requires an experienced tiler familiar with handmade tile. The variation in thickness means bed depth adjustment tile-by-tile.

Always order a sample. Screen colour and batch colour can differ significantly. Our sample service is $15 flat for up to 5 samples, credited back against your full order.

Order 15% more than your measured area. Between cuts, breakage, and natural imperfection, wastage runs higher than standard porcelain. Always over-order and keep offcuts.

Lead times. In-stock colourways ship within 5–10 business days. Special orders may require 6–10 weeks from Morocco or Europe.

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