The Arts and Crafts Home Tagged "TILES" - The Huntington Store

Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Each tile is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We embrace variation and handmade beauty: Our time-honored methods produce a nuanced range of color with depth and translucence.

Imperial peacock - 8 x 8 tile $226.00

This Coming & Going tile is based on Charley Harper's larger illustration created in 1974 to accompany an article of the same name published in Ranger Rick.

This Coming & Going tile is based on Charley Harper's larger illustration created in 1974 to accompany an article of the same name published in Ranger Rick.

Charley harper coming & going - 6 x 6 $108.00

Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Each tile is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We embrace variation and handmade beauty: Our time-honored methods produce a nuanced range of color with depth and translucence.

Charley harper beach birds - 6 x 8 $136.00

Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery with this Charley Harper 6x6 ceramic tile. "Upside Downside" is taken from the lithograph of the same name. Actual Size: Approximately 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”. Dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch for hanging. Handmade in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Charley harper upside downside - 6x6 tile $110.00

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Portland, Maine. This ceramic tile features a relief of a Columbine flower against an early evening sky. The tile is surrounded by a 2.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Each tile carries the artist's stamp and has a brass picture hook at the back. Size including frame: 17" x 11"

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Portland, Maine. This ceramic tile features a relief of a Columbine flower against an early evening sky. The tile is surrounded by a 2.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Each tile carries the artist's stamp and has a brass picture hook at the back. Size including frame: 17" x 11"

Columbine flower oak framed tile $418.00

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Canton, Ohio, this delightful ceramic tile features a colorful relief of a hummingbird in flight, surrounded by verdant leaf branches. The tile is surrounded by a high quality, 1.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Size including frame: 10" x 10".

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Canton, Ohio, this delightful ceramic tile features a colorful relief of a hummingbird in flight, surrounded by verdant leaf branches. The tile is surrounded by a high quality, 1.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Size including frame: 10" x 10".

Hummingbird with leaves oak framed tile $248.00

Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who fuses Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. Inspired by "Montana de Oro" state park in San Luis Obispo, California. 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Motawi tiles are handcrafted. Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

Montana de oro - 6 x 8 tile $147.00

Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who fuses Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. "California Oak" tile is inspired by the rolling hills of the Central Coast in California. 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Motawi tiles are handcrafted. Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

California oak - 6 x 8 tile $135.00

This horizontal Pine Landscape ceramic tile is handcrafted and inspired by Arts and Crafts movement. Adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." Motawi signature polychrome. Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 7 7/8". Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

Pine landscape tile - spring $90.00

Based on Addison LeBoutillier’s original tile series “The Pines,” produced by Boston’s Grueby Faience in the early 20th century, the Pine Landscape was Motawi’s first multicolored art tile. Approximately 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Motawi tiles are crafted by hand. Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

Autumn woodland tile - 6 x 8 $134.00

A perfect choice for bird lovers! The original Charley Harper print was created in 1973 for the Ford Times. This tile is based on the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007). Tile Size: 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Who's watching whom - 4x8 tile $98.00

Charley harper redbird romance 6x6 $110.00

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a wise old owl sitting on a branch. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style 'evergreen' glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2". Made in California.

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a wise old owl sitting on a branch. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style 'evergreen' glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2". Made in California.

Welcome tile - owl $80.00

Something about a dragonfly makes us feel like lazy summertime. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 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.

Dragonfly blue — 4 x 4 tile $52.00

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature series. Each tile is made by hand in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature series. Each tile is made by hand in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Pine landscape summer mountain — 4 x 4 tile $64.00

Motawi collaborated with illustrator Cary Phillips on this vivid Hummingbird design. Phillips' work has been used in children's books, greeting cards, and even on fabrics. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Motawi collaborated with illustrator Cary Phillips on this vivid Hummingbird design. Phillips' work has been used in children's books, greeting cards, and even on fabrics. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Hummingbird cream — 6 x 8 tile $192.00

"The hovering ruby-throated hummingbird nips nectar from a morning glory, enjoying a motionless in-flight meal. Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007). Each tile is crafted by hand. 5/8" thick with a notch at the back for hanging.

Little sipper mint — 8 x 8 tile $114.00

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature tile. 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.

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature tile. 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.

Pine landscape summer - horizontal 4 x 8 $90.00

This decorative owl ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the the Arts and Crafts movement by Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Every tile is hand-trimmed, hand-sanded, hand-glazed, and "hand-handled" 28 times. 4 x 4 inches Handcrafted Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

Wise owl green oak — 4 x 4 tile $52.00

This lotus flower ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Motawi Tileworks have hand-trimmed and hand-glazed each and every tile. The whiplash floral motif is pure nouveau while the border design is pure Motawi. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

This lotus flower ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Motawi Tileworks have hand-trimmed and hand-glazed each and every tile. The whiplash floral motif is pure nouveau while the border design is pure Motawi. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

Lotus flower indigo — 4 x 4 tile $49.00

Beautiful, high quality decorative tile from ceramist, Motawi Tileworks. This tile depicts a cream-colored Peony in full bloom against a misty blue-grey background. Size: 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. As each tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Peony tile - rectangle $85.00

One of Nawal Motawi's favorite flowers, the peony is a recurring source of inspiration at Motawi Tileworks. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 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.

One of Nawal Motawi's favorite flowers, the peony is a recurring source of inspiration at Motawi Tileworks. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 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.

Peony bloom blue — 4 x 4 tile $55.00

Starry flowers tile coral & green — 4 x 8 tile $95.00