Persian Tiles

Types of Persian Tiles

Persian ceramic tiles stand out as the most widely recognised form, hand-painted with cobalt blue, turquoise and terracotta glazes on a white clay body. Persian floor tiles tend to be thicker and more densely fired, built to take weight while still carrying intricate surface decoration. Persian wall tiles are usually thinner and used to create panelled displays or feature walls, either individually or as part of a larger composition.

Persian zellige tiles follow a North African and Persian mosaic tradition, where craftsmen fit small hand-cut pieces of glazed terracotta together to form geometric patterns. Related to this are Persian mosaic tiles, built from individually shaped and coloured fragments — a technique you find across historic mosques, palaces and bathhouses throughout Persian.

Persian Tile Designs and Patterns

This tile art draws from a deep well of geometric, floral and calligraphic motifs. The repeating eight-pointed star, arabesques, boteh (the precursor to paisley) and stylised garden scenes are among the most enduring. Persian tile design at its core is about mathematical precision combined with freehand painting — the geometry is exact, but the brushwork is always personal. What makes these tiles distinctive is that no two pieces are quite identical; variation is part of the process, not a flaw.

Where to Use These Tiles

These tiles for bathrooms work particularly well as feature walls, shower surrounds or decorative borders — the glazed surface handles moisture, and the patterns reward close attention. In the kitchen, a run of tiles behind a hob or along a splashback brings warmth and depth to what is often a functional space. As Persian tile wall art, a single panel or a curated grid of hand-painted tiles can anchor an entire room. Outdoors, unglazed and heavily fired floor tiles hold up well in sheltered patios and entranceways.

Why Buy Persian Tiles from Persis Collection

We work directly with over 250 Persian artisans, which means the tiles you see here are sourced at the maker level, not through middlemen. Persis Collection ships to 100+ countries, so wherever you are in the world, delivery is straightforward. Our Trustpilot rating reflects years of real customer orders, and every purchase is protected with secure payment processing.

Persian Tiles FAQ

1. Where can I find Persian tiles for sale in the UK?
   Persis Collection stocks a curated range of authentic Persian tiles for sale online, with delivery across the UK and worldwide.
2. Can Persian floor tiles be used in bathrooms?
   Yes. Properly glazed Persian floor tiles resist water and work well on bathroom floors and walls, as long as a tiler seals and installs them correctly.
3. What makes Persian ceramic tiles different from standard tiles?
   Persian ceramic tiles are hand-painted and hand-fired in small batches, which means the colour, texture and finish carry natural variation you will not find in machine-made tiles.
4. How are handmade Persian tiles made?
   The clay is shaped, bisque-fired, hand-painted with mineral-based glazes, and then fired again at high temperature — a process that can take several days per batch and is done almost entirely by hand.
5. Do Persian tiles come in different sizes?
   Yes. Tiles vary by region and maker, ranging from small decorative squares to larger floor formats. If you need a specific size for a project, contact us before ordering.
6. Are Persian tiles suitable for outdoor use?
   Unglazed, high-fired tiles can work well in covered outdoor spaces. Glazed tiles are generally better suited to interior use or sheltered areas where they are not exposed to frost.
7. How many tiles do I need for my project?
   Measure your surface area in square metres and add around 10% for cuts and wastage. Our team is happy to help with quantity estimates if you get in touch.