While some flooring solutions cover the floor area with a material, there are flooring options that can become a key aspect of the room's identity. Heritage pattern tiles are one such solution. Featuring complex geometric forms, floral patterns, bright colours, and handcrafted character, these tiles are a combination of architecture, art and history that any modern flooring material cannot match. Modern trends show that traditional patterned tiles find their use in contemporary homes, boutique hotels, restaurants, heritage buildings, and designer spaces. The appeal of these tiles comes not from nostalgia but the unique craftsmanship and design language they embody. Flooring Tradition with a Long History The story of patterned encaustic tiles begins several centuries ago. According to Bharat Floorings & Tiles , encaustic tiles were invented by Cistercian monks in England in the 12th century – the coloured designs were created in the structure of the tile rather than being ju...
The Gathering Edit There’s a point in the monsoon when staying in starts to feel like the better plan. The rain has cooled everything down, the evenings stretch a little longer, and somehow there are always more people around the house. Chai and pakoras in the courtyard. Someone pulling another chair to the table. Cousins sitting on the floor with a pack of cards. Grandparents talking in one corner while children turn the patterns underfoot into their own little games. The Courtyard Table There’s something particularly good about being outside just after the rain. The ground is still damp. Steel tumblers of chai make their way around. Woven chairs get pulled closer together and someone inevitably brings out another plate of snacks. The materials around these moments tend to be uncomplicated: stone, clay, timber, woven textures and surfaces that don't need to look perfectly uniform. A little variation in colour or texture only makes them feel more at home. Patterns That Re...