6×8 Vienna Woods is based on Carl Otto Czeschka’s “Waldidyll (Forest Idyll),” originally created as a textile design and produced by Vienna’s renowned Wiener Werkstätte artist community circa 1910. Long before it inspired a Motawi tile, this work of art was worn as a caftan by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt.
Cheery 4×8 Primrose is based on an art nouveau tile design Nawal Motawi discovered in a book. Nawal experimented with many iterations before arriving at this pared-down version with an Arts and Crafts vibe. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Each tile is made by hand and
4×4 Square Flowers is one example of the wealth of inspiration Nawal Motawi finds among works once featured in Keramic Studio magazine. This design by Carrie Hetlage is a fitting follow-up to Motawi Tileworks’ 4×4 Round Flowers art tile. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. As each
Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who strives always to fuse Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. Several years ago, Nawal Motawi, a longtime admirer of Yoshiko’s work, approached her for a collaboration. Motawi thought Yamamoto’s bold prints would work well as a raised-line tile design. She was
Nawal Motawi, founder and principal designer at Motawi Tileworks, has always been enchanted with butterflies. At long last, she has brought the monarch to the Motawi butterfly collection. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by
“She was a rare thing. Fine as a bee’s wing.” – Richard Thompson “Beeswing” This deceptively simple little bee was a bit of a perplexing design. Nawal Motawi spent many hours getting these bees’ wings and stripes to merge with the border just right. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8”
This little chickadee may look cute, but he’s out to sneak some seed from the nearest feeder, so the other birds need to make room! Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007), a self-described “minimal realist.” From the
“All the world loves a ladybug. They’re insect friend Number 1.” – Charley Harper Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007), a self-described “minimal realist.” Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. As each Motawi tile
The Charley Harper Minis feature whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming series of 3×3 art tiles. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16″.
The Charley Harper Minis feature whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming series of 3×3 art tiles. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16″.
