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History Lesson: Moroccan Tiles

In 711 A.D. the Moors conquered Spain and introduced a variety of artistic techniques to Europe, including a unique way of painting ceramic tiles called ‘Zellige’ (or ‘azulejo’ in Spanish and Portuguese) that consists of complex geometrical forms. It is believed that the origin of the designs came out of artistic limitations for Muslims, who [...]

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