25th ANNIVERSARY ART TILE CATALOG

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1 25th ANNIVERSARY ART TILE CATALOG

2 2 ABOUT US Motawi Tileworks. NAWAL MOTAWI Nawal is the founder, owner and principal designer of Motawi Tileworks. With her team of designers and craftsmen, she creates handmade, historically informed art tile for installations and as art pieces. TWENTY FIVE YEARS STRONG Any company that has been around 25 years has celebrated some victories and dodged some bullets. We have made thousands of wonderful tiles and beaten every recession since I believe that Motawi Tileworks is now more vibrant than ever. I can hardly call it my company, when so many others here have put years of heartfelt effort into the institution that is Motawi. Join me in a toast to the next 25 years! Nawal Motawi THE MOTAWI NAME Nawal s father, Kamal El-Din Hussein Motawi, is from Egypt, where Motawi is a common surname. OUR STAFF Motawi tile and Motawi clay are made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by conscientious and humor-loving people. The Motawi crew works every day to enrich people s lives with their positive energy and beautiful tiles. THE ROVIN CONNECTION In 2011, Motawi acquired its clay supplier, Rovin Ceramics, which continues to provide clay and raw material to the Tileworks and ceramic artists across the country. On the cover 6820 AU 6x8 Woodland (Autumn) on our Emerson easel. Motawi Tileworks and Rovin Ceramics craftsmen and staff. MOTAWI TILEWORKS

3 4X8 BUTTERFLIES TU 4x8 Monarch (Turquoise) 4809 GL 4x8 Monarch (Golden) 4808 TU 4x8 Callie (Turquoise) 4808 GL 4x8 Callie (Golden) NEW 4807 TU 4x8 Swallowtail (Turquoise) 4806 TU 4x8 Alexandra (Turquoise) Our Legacy Frame (wider style) is constructed of 3" quartersawn oak in a classic Arts & Crafts style. The frame is beveled, with mitered corners and biscuit joints and comes in Craftsman Oak finish only. Legacy Frames are available in single and multiple opening styles, and feature integrated keyhole mounting slots on two edges, allowing the frame to be hung vertically or horizontally. Shown above is our Triple 4x8 Legacy frame with 4808 TU Callie (Turquoise), 4809 TU Monarch (Turquoise), and 4806 TU Alexandra (Turquoise); and at left with 4809 GL 4x8 Monarch, (Golden). Both are on our Roebuck easels. MOTAWI.COM

4 4 CHARLEY HARPER 4474 DO 4x4 Gregarious Grosbeaks (Dark Oak) NEW 4474 TU 4x4 Gregarious Grosbeaks (Turquoise) NEW x8 Puffin on our Roebuck easel. NEW 4474 BL 4x4 Gregarious Grosbeaks (Blue) 4474 PB 4x4 Gregarious Grosbeaks (Pale Blue) Mid-century illustrator Charley Harper ( ) always looked beyond the obvious. When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don t see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. OUR OAK PARK FRAME (narrower style) is constructed of 2" quartersawn oak. The frame is flat with mitered corners and comes in two color finishes: Ebony (shown here), and Craftsman Oak (page 15). Oak Park Frames are available with single openings and, by special order, multiple openings CT 4x4 Hare (Carrot) 4476 LB 4x4 Hare 4476 GY 4x4 Hare (Grey) 4476 OV 4x4 Hare (Olive) Shown here, Oak Park Double 6x6 Ebony Frame with 6672 October (top) and 6673 Autumn Edibles (bottom) x8 Homecoming MOTAWI TILEWORKS

5 CHARLEY HARPER x6 Coniferous Cardinal NEW x6 October x6 Family Owlbum 6666 LB 6x6 Puffer x6 Perfect Tree x6 Autumn Edibles x6 Upside Downside 6678 LB 6x6 Angelfish x8 Cardinals Consorting x8 Blue Jay x8 Headbanger x8 Cool Cardinal 4871 WT 4x8 Ladybug Sampler (White) x4 Cardinal 4475 WT 4x4 Ladybug with Border (White) x6 Limp on a Limb x8 Under the Sweetgum MOTAWI.COM

6 6 COLLEGIATE 4X4 ANIMALS 4225 MZ 4x4 University of Michigan Block M (Maize) NEW 4433 MO 4x4 Owl (Moss) NEW 4433 GO 4x4 Owl (Green Oak) 4433 GW 4x4 Owl (Grey White) 4224 BL 4x4 University of Michigan Block M (Blue) NEW 4434 MI 4x4 Frog (Mint) NEW 4434 LB 4x4 Frog 4434 GR 4x4 Frog (Green) 4202 GR 4x4 Michigan State University Block S (Green) NEW 4439 LB 4x4 Butterfly 4439 GR 4x4 Butterfly (Green) 4439 TN 4x4 Butterfly (Tangerine) 4205 WT 4x4 Michigan State University Block S (White) NEW 4432 LB 4x4 Dragonfly 4432 GR 4x4 Dragonfly (Green) 4432 TU 4x4 Dragonfly (Turquoise) 4431 LB 4x4 Bee 4431 GR 4x4 Bee (Green) 4438 LB 4x4 Turtle MOTAWI TILEWORKS

7 4X4 FLORALS RD 4x4 Lizzie (Red) NEW 4496 OR 4x4 Lizzie (Orange) NEW 4496 BL 4x4 Lizzie (Blue) NEW 4414 GB 4x4 Dard (Grey Blue) NEW 4414 TU 4x4 Dard (Turquoise) NEW 4414 GR 4x4 Dard (Green) 4409 LB 4x4 Rosie O Grady NEW 4409 TU 4x4 Rosie O Grady (Turquoise) 4409 RD 4x4 Rosie O Grady (Red) Polychrome Glazing 4498 RD 4x4 Lotus (Red) 4498 OV 4x4 Lotus (Olive) 4498 BL 4x4 Lotus (Blue) Motawi s polychrome tile decorators are affectionately referred to as Bee Gees, short for bulb glazers, because they use bulb syringes to pool glaze onto the tiles. In this centuries-old technique called cuenca, color areas are separated by the tiny ridges of clay that are formed in the pressing process. As one can imagine, it takes patience, focus, and steady hands to be a good bulb glazer! 4450 GL 4x4 Ladybell (Golden) MOTAWI.COM

8 8 4x12 FLORALS 4x8 HORIZONTAL x8 Wood Duck 4855 MD 4x8 Loon (Midnight) 4128 CB 4x12 Amaryllis (China Blue) 4859 BE 4x8 Lovebirds (Berry) 4859 GO 4x8 Lovebirds (Green Oak) 4810 LB 4x8 Black-Eyed Susan 4854 TU 4x8 Speedy Bonito (Turquoise) 3x3 MEDIEVAL ANIMALS 4128 TN 4x12 Amaryllis (Tangerine) 3303R EM 3x3 Dog (Emerald) NEW 3304R EM 3x3 Stag (Emerald) NEW 3305R EM 3x3 Rabbit (Emerald) NEW 3308R EM 3x3 Cat (Emerald) NEW MOTAWI TILEWORKS

9 4X8 FLORALS ECLECTIC DESIGNS x6 Paine s Penguins 4896 PB 4x8 Peony (Pale Blue) 4896 RD 4x8 Peony (Red) 4896 PK 4x8 Peony (Pink) PAINE S PENGUINS is based on the a 1921 lithograph by Charles Paine, part of the For the Zoo advertising series displayed in the London Underground RO 4x8 Tea Rose (Red Orange) 4892 LB 4x8 Sunflower 4887 IN 4x8 Iris (Indigo) 4844 BL 4x8 Mighty Mac (Blue) Nouveau FISH 4417 TC 4x4 Fish (Turquoise Cobalt) 3317 TC 3x3 Fish (Turquoise Cobalt) 6617 TC 6x6 Fish (Turquoise Cobalt) 4889 DC 4x8 Peacock Feather (Dark Ocean) MOTAWI.COM

10 10 HOLIDAY DESIGNS 4827 BL 4x8 Drummer (Blue) NEW 4828 GR 4x8 Bugler (Green) NEW 4826 PT 4x8 Nutcracker (Peppermint) UPDATED 4850 PT 4x8 Dard Hunter Tree (Peppermint) 4x8 DARD HUNTER 4884 OV 4x8 Checkerpot Rose (Olive) 4883 OV 4x8 Bell Flower (Olive) 4882 OV 4x8 Dard Hunter Poppy (Olive) 4885 OV 4x8 Little Journeys (Olive) NEW CARY PHILIPS Multimedia artist Cary Philips work has been seen in children s books, on greeting cards and fabrics, and of course on Motawi tile GR 6x8 Tropicana (Green) NEW 6817 GR 6x8 Hummingbird (Green) NEW 6817 LB 6x8 Hummingbird MOTAWI TILEWORKS

11 YOSHIKO YAMAMOTO CR 4x8 Ugly Duckling (Cream) NEW x6 Spring Chickadees NEW 6664 RD 6x6 Fuchsia (Red) 6662 RD 6x6 Japanese Lantern (Red) Woodblock artist Yoshiko Yamamoto believes art is not an object, it is a way of life x8 California Oak x8 Montana de Oro x8 Redwood In December 2014, a film crew from the national PBS series, Craft in America, came to Motawi to document the creation of Winter Cardinals (left) from start to finish, highlighted in its holiday 2015 episode, Celebration. Our tile design interprets a holiday card created by Yamamoto, featured on the same program x8 Raven x8 Winter Cardinals MOTAWI.COM

12 12 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT 6371 CR 6x8 Waterlilies (Cream) 6371 LB 6x8 Waterlilies x8 Prairie Star NEW Frank Lloyd Wright COLLECTION Architect Frank Lloyd Wright ( ) found virtually no distinction between life and architecture. Architecture, art, nature, and life were all one thing to him to be explored, savored, and appreciated. Given this, it is not surprising that Wright believed in creating total environments, which included designing not only residences, shops and skyscrapers, but also the art glass windows, furniture, textiles, light fixtures, carpets, and tiles that filled them. Motawi Tileworks partners with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to create art tile that is adapted from Wright s portfolio of work x8 Coonley Playhouse on our Emerson easel. NEW TM 2015 The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. All rights reserved. MOTAWI TILEWORKS

13 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT PD 8x8 March Balloons (Parade) x8 Frozen Spheres x8 May Basket 4349 GL 4x8 Frank Thomas House Art Glass (Golden) NEW 4349 RD 4x8 Frank Thomas House Art Glass (Red) NEW x8 Skylight x8 Chicago x8 Martin House 6372 BW 6x6 Nathan Moore House (Black and White) x6 Frank Thomas House 6370 BR 6x6 Hoffman House Rug (Brown) MOTAWI.COM

14 14 LANDSCAPES Shown here, 4820 and 8820 Pine Landscapes triptych in our triple-opening Oak Park Frame. Pine Landscapes Our Pine Landscape and Woodland tiles are inspired by The Pines, a series designed by Addison LeBoutillier and produced by Grueby Faience of Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century. Shown here, 6820 AU, 6x8 Woodland in Autumn colorway, on our Emerson easel AU 6x8 Woodland (Autumn) NEW RIVERSCAPE x8 Woodland 4123 GR 4x12 Riverscape (Green) MOTAWI TILEWORKS

15 LANDSCAPES x8 Pine Landscape x8 Pine Landscape Mountain x8 Pine Landscape Valley x12 Pine Landscape x4 Pine Landscape Valley x4 Pine Landscape Mountain x8 Horizontal Pine Landscape x6 Pine Landscape Valley x6 Pine Landscape Mountain Our Oak Park Frame (narrower style) is constructed of 2" quartersawn oak. The frame is flat with mitered corners and stapled joints and comes in two color finishes: Craftsman Oak, shown here, and Ebony (see page 4). Oak Park Frames are available with single openings and, by special order, multiple openings (example shown opposite, top). Shown here with x6 Pine Landscape Valley on our Roebuck easel. MOTAWI.COM

16 16 SONGBIRDS 8868 DM 8x8 Songbirds (Denim) 4868 DM 4x8 Songbird Facing Right (Denim) 4869 DM 4x8 Long Stem (Denim) 4867 DM 4x8 Songbird Facing Left (Denim) 8868 GB 8x8 Songbirds (Grey Blue) 4868 GB 4x8 Songbird Facing Right (Grey Blue) 4869 GB 4x8 Long Stem (Grey Blue) 4867 GB 4x8 Songbird Facing Left (Grey Blue) 8868 GL 8x8 Songbirds (Golden) 4868 GL 4x8 Songbird Facing Right (Golden) 4869 GL 4x8 Long Stem (Golden) 4867 GL 4x8 Songbird Facing Left (Golden) MOTAWI TILEWORKS

17 PENDANTS AND EASELS 17 Pendant Necklaces Based on our popular tile designs, our pendants are crafted from polished nickel-plated, die-cast zinc inlaid with colored enamel. Metal parts are reflective silver color. Square pendants measure 26mm x 26mm, while the rectangular pendants measure 19mm x 39mm. Both are 3.5mm thick. Each pendant comes with an 18 silver-plated adjustable chain with a 1 extender and a black velvet pouch. N11 Owl Pendant N12 Dragonfly Pendant N10 Songbird Pendant N13 Dard Hunter Poppy Pendant Display Easels The 7" Roebuck and 5" Emerson easels are made in our hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Roebuck holds all of our standard-sized tile and is deep enough to accommodate our wooden display frames; the shorter Emerson is specifically designed for our 4" tall tiles, with tile-depth-only arms. Fabricated from powder-coated steel, featuring durable and elegant single-piece construction. Roebuck Emerson 6815 TU Koi Pond (Turquoise) shown on our Roebuck easel. MOTAWI.COM

18 18 HOUSE NUMBER TILES BK 4x4 House Numbers (Black) WT 4x4 House Numbers (White) BK 4x8 House Numbers (Black) WT 4x8 House Numbers (White) Our house number tiles are available in two sizes, both in black-on-white or white-on-black, and are safe for outdoor use in all climates. Easily change tiles for a fresh look every season! Our house number frames can accommodate three, four, five and six tiles, either 4x4 or 4x8. Locally fabricated in Ann Arbor, these weatherproof frames feature matte black powder-coating, all-metal construction, keyhole mounts for easy installation, and slots that allow you to change your tiles when the mood strikes. Tiles not included with frames. MOTAWI TILEWORKS

19 HOUSE NUMBER FRAMES 19 44H3 4x4 3-Tile Frame, 12"w x 4½"h 44H5 4x4 5-Tile Frame, 20 w x 4½ h 44H4 4x4 4-Tile Frame, 16 w x 4½ h 44H6 4x4 6-Tile Frame, 24 w x 4½ h 48H3 4x8 3-Tile Frame, 12"w x 8½"h 48H5 4x8 5-Tile Frame, 20 w x 8½ h 48H4 4x8 4-Tile Frame, 16"w x 8½"h 48H6 4x8 6-Tile Frame, 24 w x 8½ h Weatherproof, all-metal construction with durable powder-coat finish and easy, secure keyhole mounting. Our 4x4 frames are designed with mounts on two sides, letting you hang them vertically or horizontally to fit just about any space imaginable. MOTAWI.COM

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