by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
The small squares of stone or glass used to make mosaics. Tessera is the Latin origin of the word tessela, which is the small tile used in tesselation....
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A bed canopy, the ceiling section of a four-poster bed, or a half canopy (known as a half tester). The underside is finished to be really beautiful and enjoyed, the frame is designed either to hold the side drapes or to feature as a decorative piece, in which case the...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
To tile a flat surface in a perfectly fitting geometric design with no gaps or overlapping, usually using square or hexagonal tiles, with or without pattern, creating a type of mosaic. This is suitable for floors, shower walls, tabletops, etc., and typical of Islamic...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
An absorbent cloth, typically made of cotton but also made of hemp or linen, that is woven with a loop pile on one or both sides. The longer and denser the loops, the better the drying capacity. Some towels are looped on one side and cut–creating a velvet...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Meaning green earth, it is a natural earth pigment used for paint and dyes. It’s a type of ochre that can be found in greensand and similar rocks, occurring in small measure in Provence close to the yellow and red ochres. The...
