Xenia Taler Ceramic Owl Tiles

Available in: chartreuse, ochre, turquoise

Location: handmade in Toronto

Size: 4" x 4"

Partners Xenia Taler and Steven Koblinsky craft all the tiles at Xenia Taler. Xenia designs the tiles, Steven crafts the clay and glazes. They've been making tiles in their Toronto studio since 1996. Tiles are pressed in molds made of wood, or extruded. Glazes are mixed from scratch. All tiles are decorated by hand.

Xenia and Stephen hope that one day, a long, long time from now, not only will your children fight mercilessly over the wonderful tiles you had so wisely purchased, but even when humankind is forced to venture off this world and fend amongst the stars, those tiles will be the second or third item on a strict ten item list which your descendants feel they must take along with them on their arduous journey.

The wall hanging tiles come with a groove in the back for hanging as well as cork on the bottom and glazed sides. They are suited to withstand heat and can be used as coasters and trivets.

Most soaps and detergents are fine to use. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners. Also avoid children with permanent markers. (Seriously, the marker die will seep into the crackle.)

Lovely to hang in your breakfast room or in your kitchen. Hoot hoot!