Zellige

Zellige is a type of decorative tile that comes from a special place called Morocco. These tiles are made by taking a big chunk of clay and carefully cutting it into little pieces that are all the same shape and size like tiny squares or triangles. Then, each piece is painted with colorful designs and patterns before being put together to make a bigger picture or design.

It’s like making a puzzle out of brightly colored and uniquely shaped pieces! The fun thing about zellige tiles is that you can use them to decorate different parts of a building like floors, walls, or even fountains. They add a special kind of beauty that is unique to Moroccan architecture and design.

So, the next time you happen to see a building with colorful tiles that make up a cool pattern or design, there’s a good chance that it’s made up of zellige tiles!