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
This design was inspired by a tiny design of a tiny bit of peacock feather on an Arts & Crafts-period vase. Nawal Motawi found that little hint of an idea irresistible, and this beloved tile is the result. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. As each Motawi
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
Our contemplative Riverscape tile evokes the quiet grace of a Japanese landscape. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 11 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16″. Tiles are 5/8″ thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.
“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”
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″.