6x8 Taliesin Tree
Description
In the 1930s, the apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship celebrated the season with handmade holiday cards. This lively tree comes from one such design by Eugene Masselink, Wright’s trusted secretary and muralist. Masselink translated nature into bold, geometric forms, echoing Wright’s philosophy while crafting a style all his own. His Christmas card designs became cherished tokens within the Fellowship community—expressions of joy, creativity, and connection. Motawi’s adaptation brings this holiday gem to life in ceramic form.
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About
Actual Tile Sizes (approximate)
3x3 | 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
4x4 | 3 7/8" x 3 7/8”
4x8 | 3 7/8" H x 7 7/8"
4x12 | 3 7/8” x 11 7/8”
6x6 | 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”
6x8 | 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”
8x8 | 7 7/8” x 7 7/8””
Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.
Motawi polychrome tiles are striking individual art pieces as much as functional tile installation accents. We’re told that our tiles will give you serious cred in gift-giving circles. And each one is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
We embrace variation and handmade beauty. The bold heft of each Motawi tile reveals serious craftsmanship. And our time-honored hand-glazing methods produce a nuanced range of color with depth and translucence.
Easel Info
Easels are an elegant option for art tile display. Fabricated from powder-coated steel, our easels are locally made and feature durable single-piece construction.
- Medium easel: holds any unframed tile larger than 3 inches (recommended for most of our tiles if unframed).
- Large easel: holds any framed tile or any unframed tile larger than 4 inches.
- Small easel: holds 3 and 4-inch tiles (unframed).
Frame Info
Our quarter-sawn oak frames, handmade by Dard Hunter Studios, are available with a natural Oak or Ebony finish. They can hang horizontally or vertically, or perch on our large easels. Frame features include mitered corners and stapled joints.
- Frame width is 2".
- Any framed tile can pair with our large easel.
- Note: Frame woodgrain and stain opacity varies.
