What Makes Tile Modern?It is the Shape, Color and Texture. New RAW Tiles ceramic tile are hand made by artisans in California. The RAW Tiles Modernist designs are inspired by fabrics and graphics of the 1950s, 60s and 70s which are still so very modern today. The glazing process RAW Tiles uses is identical to the one used to make Malibu tiles in the 1930s. This process originated in Persia and found its way to California via Spain. The process was adopted by California potters in the 1920s. It is often referred to as cuerda seca or black line. An outline of the design is screened onto the bisque tile. Once dry the liquid glaze is applied by to the tile by hand. The black line acts as a resist to ensure that the different colors do not mix in the glazing and firing process. The end result is a tile that is not flat but has a low relief to it. The glazed areas are slightly raised from the black line. We're currently stocking 3 styles of RAW Tiles for immediate delivery: Squares, Circles and the Leary pattern as shown above. We've selected to showcase the 4" circles and squares in a combination of moss green, chocolate brown and white gloss glazes. The 6" Leary pattern looks best on a large scale wall installation and we're stocking it in a white-on-white mix of gloss and satin matte finishes. The price per square foot on this product is $65 for 6" and 4" x 6" tile (Bedrock), and $90 for the 4" tile. Shipping will be charged for custom orders of RAW Tiles. Please call for more information, samples, or to place your order. 1-877-439-9734. There are a total of 15 different styles and 22 glaze colors available on a made to order basis so there is an unlimited number of color/style combinations. Color matching and custom color glazes are also available by special order.