I seriously love travelling!  Learning about other countries, the people, the food, the culture - love it all!

Covid put a serious dent in my exploring of the world and I am glad we can now get back to business.  On the subject of business, my business is Tiles.  Not just machine-made, mass produced tiles that are each exactly the same.  Boring!  The tiles I do are something amazing!  They are from exotic countries like Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Middle East and more.  These tiles all tell a story and reflect the history of a country without using words.  Most of the tiles that I source from around the world are handmade and hand-painted and are exquisite to view and touch. You can see and feel the blood, sweat and tears in each of these works of art.

Exotic tiles

Quite simply explained, I travel the world seeking beautiful tiles to add to my stock at “Old World Tiles”.  My suppliers are passionate small business owners who have learned their art from the generations before them.  Some are located in hidden lanes of Morocco working amongst other artisans or they may be found in the wide open countryside of Portugal.  It is a wonderful experience to see how these tiles are made, experience the culture and learn from these interesting people.

Moroccan tiles

I have seen tiles being fired in hundreds of years old caves which serve as kilns.  I’ve watched artists hand paint tiles before and between firings.  I’ve been a part of the intricate planning going into creating a bespoke tile mural. I’ve even been fascinated by the making of the base tiles. The beauty of the tiles is evident everywhere in these far away countries.  The tiles are used on the sides on buildings, on stair risers, around bathrooms and kitchens and as features for splash backs, on water features, garden seats and more in Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Mexico and the Middle East. Have a look at some of the beautiful tiles we have available at Middle Eastern Tiles.

Old World Tiles is located in a little cottage in inner city Brisbane, Australia and is owned by me. We are available always by email, also by phone and in our showroom by appointment. We ship all around Australia.  We take great joy in assisting people who want to find something different in a tile and who want to create some magic. 

Happy travels and happy shopping (www.oldworldtiles.com.au)