10 Unique Star Tiles with Arabic and Islamic Influences Azulejos Designs from the 13th Century

Star Tile of Griffins and birds from Iran

Azulejo derived from an Arabic word called zellige, meaning "polished stones" which originates from the Roman mosaics. The Arab influences of interlocking curvilinear tiles, geometric and paisley floral motif. The craft of zellige is widely used in arabic architectures and interiors. The "Moroccan Zellige" is a popular than the "Egyptian Zalij" in the traditional Arab world.

1: Kashan lustre star tile with figures from Persia

2: Kashan star tile with seated figure surrounded by spiralling vines from Iran

3: Star tile with floral and paisley motives painted with lustre from Iran

4: Kashan star tile flora motives, bordered with Arabic scriptures from Iran

5: Carved star tile with floral patterns from the early 13th century, Iran

6: Kashan star tile with a creature surrounded with plants and bordered with Arabic scriptures from Iran

7: Kashan lustre star tile with a figure on a horse bordered with Arabic scriptures from Persia

8: Kashan lustre star tile with an ox-like creature bordered with Arabic scriptures from Persia

9: Kashan lustre star tile with 2 cat-like creatures bordered with Arabic scriptures from Iran

10: Kashan lustre star tile with a bird-like creature soaring in the sky from Iran