Patterns

• The tile I chose is called a "Moroccan Flower" design. I really like the color that is used in the tile, as well as the lines. The colors are very bright and loud, but also contrast each other very well. I think it looks very different than most tiles because of the very curvy lines, that almost make it look like it is hand painted.

• Moroccan design includes qualities of pure forms and free hand, but also a lot of mathematically precise geometric shapes. Geometric patterns are a principal element in Moroccan design, using a lot of repetition and symmetry. Zillij is an ancient Moroccan technique that applies these techniques using hand-cut ceramic tiles, and dates back 1000 years.

• I really like the elements of Moroccan design, after researching more about them. They are a good mixture of clean geometric lines and free-flowing organic lines. The designs are also made so there can be countless numbers of patterns throughout.

Moroccan Flower Tile:
http://www.bolarttile.com/pages/moroccan_flower.html

Moroccan Design History:
http://www.maroque.co.uk/patterns.aspx