On these eight point star brass tiles, eight-point stars interlace across the whole face as a single raised strap, forming a large Islamic geometric pattern in the tradition of the Alhambra. Edge to edge, the strapwork joins up so a set reads as one piece of Moorish wall art.
Details
- Material: solid brass sheet about 1 mm thick, embossed by hand over a hand-punched ground
- Finish: aged bronze patina, sealed with wax
- Size: 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 in) or 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) per tile
- Depth: 6 mm, with a raised rim around each tile; the back is hollow and has a small hanger
- Comes as: sets of tiles in the size you choose
- Handmade: each piece is embossed to order, so relief and patina vary slightly from the photos
Sizes and coverage
Choose from the Size and set menu. Figures assume tiles butted together.
- 20 cm, 8 tiles: 0.32 m² (3.4 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 2 tiles = 80 x 40 cm
- 20 cm, 12 tiles: 0.48 m² (5.2 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 3 tiles = 80 x 60 cm
- 20 cm, 16 tiles: 0.64 m² (6.9 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 4 tiles = 80 x 80 cm
- 20 cm, 20 tiles: 0.80 m² (8.6 sq ft), e.g. 5 x 4 tiles = 100 x 80 cm
- 30 cm, 4 tiles: 0.36 m² (3.9 sq ft), e.g. 2 x 2 tiles = 60 x 60 cm
- 30 cm, 6 tiles: 0.54 m² (5.8 sq ft), e.g. 3 x 2 tiles = 90 x 60 cm
- 30 cm, 9 tiles: 0.81 m² (8.7 sq ft), e.g. 3 x 3 tiles = 90 x 90 cm
The tiles cannot be cut, so plan the layout around whole tiles. Three 30 cm tiles across span 90 cm (35.4 in).
Where to use it
- Fireplace surround, chimney breast or overmantel
- Behind a kitchen range or along the sink wall
- Feature wall in a living room, dining room or entrance hall
- Above a bathroom basin, as a vanity backsplash
- A headboard panel or the wall above a bed
Installing and care
Fill the hollow backs with tile adhesive and set the tiles on a flat, clean wall as you would ceramic tile, finishing with grout or caulk. Any tile can instead hang alone from its back hanger. Behind a cooktop, leave the clearance your cooktop maker asks for. Tiles cannot be cut, so work out the layout in whole tiles first. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry it off; scouring pads and harsh cleaners will wear through the patina.
Browse the other brass wall tiles, including Islamic Geometric Brass Tiles and Andalusian Star Tiles. The same geometry, carved in wood, runs through our mashrabiya.
