While Derby Pottery and Tile is widely known for making the official replacement street tile letters for the City of New Orleans, artist Mark Derby also is known for making one-of-a-kind artisan tile panels. Inspired by historic architectural elements and patterns, the tiles feature an inlay of Derby’s signature jewel-like glazes. As each tile is handmade – with every step completed by hand with the skill of a master ceramicist – each has its own special characteristics. The tiles can stand alone as an art object or be installed as a feature tile in areas like kitchen backsplashes, bathroom tiling or even on fireplaces.
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