Zellige:also Zellidj, Zillij, Zellij: Moroccan tiles; The art o
f Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period. It consists of geometrical mosaics made ceramic used mainly as an ornament for walls, ceilings, fountains, floors, pools, tables, etc.Blue, red, green and yellow colours were introduced in the 17th century.
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(the first two photos are from Bahia palace in Marrakech, Morocco)
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