8x8 Jewelry Shop Window
Description
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century,
In 1927, Wright designed a series of 12 monthly covers for Liberty magazine based on seasonal themes. Unfortunately, the publishers judged them as too radical for the time. The magazine returned Wright’s presentation drawings, which became the basis for later interpretations executed in diverse media. Each cover design exemplifies Wright’s practice of using the tools of his trade—T-square, triangle, and compass—to create lively geometric designs.
Nearly a century later, Motawi celebrates this study in geometry, asymmetry, and color with its 8x8 ceramic art tile inspired by Wright’s Jewelry Shop Window design. This lively composition—a stylized arrangement of necklaces and other adornments—evokes the sparkle of gemstones and pearls through bold linework and intricate detail.
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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.
