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Once dried, tiles are brushed and stacked, ready for the kiln.\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-gsDKAQ kJIjrq flex-1 mb-5\"\u003eWhat Sets Our Cotto Apart?\n\u003c\/h3\u003eUnlike most Cotto or traditional terra cotta, we high-fire our clay at 1260 Centigrade (230 Fahrenheit). What this means is that the terra cotta becomes \"semi-vitrified\" increasing in density and decreasing in porosity. Special kiln furniture is needed at such high temperatures to ensure the tiles don't warp or bend. It is also the most difficult step in their manufacture, requiring a skilled technician throughout the day and a half firing period. 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Ideal for wall and floor coverings, but also for bathrooms, kitchen backsplash or even swimming pools, Moroccan tile has inspired many architects and designers to create custom original works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow we make our \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eMosaic\u003c\/span\u003e zellige.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZellige has been made in Morocco for over a 1000 years. Finding the highest quality clay is extremely important to produce the finest Zellige tile. The region of Fez has one of the best quality clays in Morocco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clay is soaked in water until it reaches a soft texture. Once the clay is soft enough to handle it is filtered by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter filtering, a skilled craftsmen flattens the clay by hand into squares. This part is very important because the clay must be compact with no air bubbles in it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw Zellige clay tiles are then allowed to dry outdoors, like adobe. Most tile production takes place in the summer, early fall and spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the clay is shaped, molded and flattened, it is kept and stored in a cool dry place to be readied for a first bake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAll fired up  from clay to kiln.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the uncured Zellige tiles are dried another skilled craftsmen applies a glaze to the top of the tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zellige tiles are now placed in natural, wood fired kilns. In traditional moroccan Zellige kilns, heat circulates unevenly, resulting in slightly different tones and colors for each tile. It is these imperfections that make Moroccan tiles so unique and beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe end product is a mosaic tile with remarkable texture and tone, unlike any other tile on earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA tile apart  what makes zellige so extraordinarily special.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZellige making is considered an art in and of itself. This art is transmitted from generation to generation by master craftsmen. There are three craftsmen needed for Zellige. The first selects the tiles and then draws the shape desired and passes the tile to the next craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most important part of this entire process is the third craftsmen, also called the master craftsmen. He specializes in cutting the excess clay and performs precision cutting. The end results are an incredible variety of shaped pieces that are assembled to create intricate Zellige patterns. 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