The Cuban tile shown here is an original installation from a library in Old Havana, Cuba. This pattern is shown in it's original colorway and available from Avente Tile as Cuban Heritage Design 120 1A in an 8" x 8" format. Two additional colorways are also available Cuban Heritage Design 120 2B and Cuban Heritage Design 120 3A.

Tile Used: Design 120 1A 8" x 8"

The Cuban Heritage Collection is a set of Cuban tile pattens that have been re-discovered from old homes and crumbling estates in Havana and Camagüey, Cuba. In many cases, the structures were in such a state of disrepair that debris was removed to find the beautiful Cuban floor tile. Since many of the old buildings are being destroyed or renovated, we are fortunate to have found these designs; otherwise, the patterns and tiles would be lost forever. Cuban tiles reflect the island's heritage when it was the playground for the rich and famous in it's heyday. Some of the tile patterns are whimsical while others are modern. The Cuban Heritage Collection differs from other cement tiles by having more elaborate patterns with strong, bold colors. In this collection you'll often find prominent double borders that enrich the designs. The collection is a set of historical designs and each one is available in three colorways: one with the original color combination found in Cuba, and two others with more modern and subtle colors. Each piece of cement tile is handmade by expert craftsmen, using a process that was developed over a century ago. Slight changes in the materials and tools used have improved the quality of these magnificent Cuban tiles.

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