Motawi Tileworks
@motawi.bsky.social
Handcrafting ceramic tiles inspired by art, architecture, and nature since 1992. Bringing timeless design to homes and spaces from Ann Arbor, Michigan. www.motawi.com
How a Craftsman Arched Fireplace gets made…
October 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How a Craftsman Arched Fireplace gets made…
How a pug of clay becomes a Louis Sullivanesque Halsted relief tile. #rampress #motawitileworks #tile #motawi #annarbor #puremichigan
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How a pug of clay becomes a Louis Sullivanesque Halsted relief tile. #rampress #motawitileworks #tile #motawi #annarbor #puremichigan
Watch as Motawi’s Kerry Coker builds a Pine Landscape mural, which will soon be on display at Artworks in Big Rapids, Michigan. #mural #tile #tileworks #motawi
September 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Watch as Motawi’s Kerry Coker builds a Pine Landscape mural, which will soon be on display at Artworks in Big Rapids, Michigan. #mural #tile #tileworks #motawi
Plein air painter Margaret Robinson visited the Tileworks today to paint the building!
August 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Plein air painter Margaret Robinson visited the Tileworks today to paint the building!
🌕 BONEYARD DROP!
Just in: Yoshiko Yamamoto Raven tiles + moody field tile—perfect timing for the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend.
Slightly imperfect, seriously stunning.
Available now, in-person only.
📍 Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, Mich.
#MotawiTileworks #BoneyardAlert #RavenTile #FullMoonVibes
Just in: Yoshiko Yamamoto Raven tiles + moody field tile—perfect timing for the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend.
Slightly imperfect, seriously stunning.
Available now, in-person only.
📍 Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, Mich.
#MotawiTileworks #BoneyardAlert #RavenTile #FullMoonVibes
August 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🌕 BONEYARD DROP!
Just in: Yoshiko Yamamoto Raven tiles + moody field tile—perfect timing for the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend.
Slightly imperfect, seriously stunning.
Available now, in-person only.
📍 Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, Mich.
#MotawiTileworks #BoneyardAlert #RavenTile #FullMoonVibes
Just in: Yoshiko Yamamoto Raven tiles + moody field tile—perfect timing for the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend.
Slightly imperfect, seriously stunning.
Available now, in-person only.
📍 Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, Mich.
#MotawiTileworks #BoneyardAlert #RavenTile #FullMoonVibes
🎨✨ Your art, our tile! Ever dreamed of turning your artwork into handcrafted #CustomTile? Here’s how:
➡️ Send us your art
➡️ Choose your style: relief (one hue) or hand-glazed Cuenca-style (multicolor)
➡️ We make 100+ tiles
Prices vary based on size and design.
Email us: [email protected]
➡️ Send us your art
➡️ Choose your style: relief (one hue) or hand-glazed Cuenca-style (multicolor)
➡️ We make 100+ tiles
Prices vary based on size and design.
Email us: [email protected]
August 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🎨✨ Your art, our tile! Ever dreamed of turning your artwork into handcrafted #CustomTile? Here’s how:
➡️ Send us your art
➡️ Choose your style: relief (one hue) or hand-glazed Cuenca-style (multicolor)
➡️ We make 100+ tiles
Prices vary based on size and design.
Email us: [email protected]
➡️ Send us your art
➡️ Choose your style: relief (one hue) or hand-glazed Cuenca-style (multicolor)
➡️ We make 100+ tiles
Prices vary based on size and design.
Email us: [email protected]
Painting over the Pine Landscape mural… Watch this space to see what’s next.
July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Painting over the Pine Landscape mural… Watch this space to see what’s next.
July 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Art tiles make the perfect gifts for wedding parties or for the bride and groom: www.motawi.com/collections/...
July 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Art tiles make the perfect gifts for wedding parties or for the bride and groom: www.motawi.com/collections/...
At 12x12 inches, Loonscape by Charley Harper is tied with Pine Landscape for the largest tile ever made by Motawi Tileworks. It’s pictured here in an oak frame made by Dard Hunter III. #ceramictile #tile #artsandcrafts #charleyharper #motawitileworks #motawi #ceramic #art #arttile #cuenca
June 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
At 12x12 inches, Loonscape by Charley Harper is tied with Pine Landscape for the largest tile ever made by Motawi Tileworks. It’s pictured here in an oak frame made by Dard Hunter III. #ceramictile #tile #artsandcrafts #charleyharper #motawitileworks #motawi #ceramic #art #arttile #cuenca
Check out this video of bulb glazing a Speedy Bonito, then head to our online store to order one of these limited-edition art tiles before they’re gone! www.motawi.com/collections/...
June 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Check out this video of bulb glazing a Speedy Bonito, then head to our online store to order one of these limited-edition art tiles before they’re gone! www.motawi.com/collections/...
The results are in from our latest Glaze-a-Tile workshop! What color combination is your favorite?
June 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The results are in from our latest Glaze-a-Tile workshop! What color combination is your favorite?
Would you believe this bathroom design started with a thrift store shirt?
Nawal Motawi spotted a bold retro pattern at the Salvation Army years ago—and that little discovery sparked a tile design (and a bathroom!) unlike any other. 📖 Read the full story: www.projects.motawi.com/designstorie...
Nawal Motawi spotted a bold retro pattern at the Salvation Army years ago—and that little discovery sparked a tile design (and a bathroom!) unlike any other. 📖 Read the full story: www.projects.motawi.com/designstorie...
June 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Would you believe this bathroom design started with a thrift store shirt?
Nawal Motawi spotted a bold retro pattern at the Salvation Army years ago—and that little discovery sparked a tile design (and a bathroom!) unlike any other. 📖 Read the full story: www.projects.motawi.com/designstorie...
Nawal Motawi spotted a bold retro pattern at the Salvation Army years ago—and that little discovery sparked a tile design (and a bathroom!) unlike any other. 📖 Read the full story: www.projects.motawi.com/designstorie...
May the 4th be with you. #motawi
I should have shared these back on "Life Day"!
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
May the 4th be with you. #motawi
Reposted by Motawi Tileworks
I should have shared these back on "Life Day"!
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
December 9, 2024 at 1:04 PM
I should have shared these back on "Life Day"!
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
Cardboard "gingerbread house" Millennium Falcon.
#art #cardboardart #starwars #millenniumfalcon #lifeday #maytheforcebewithyou #gingerbreadhouse #greeblies
Songbirds in Grey Blue
Songbird Grey Blue Kitchen
Arts and Crafts kitchen backsplash featuring Motawi Tileworks’ Songbird and Long Stem art tiles in Grey Blue
Glaze colors shown:
5129 Storm Blue (Remastered to 5129 Grey Blue)
Arts and Crafts kitchen backsplash featuring Motawi Tileworks’ Songbird and Long Stem art tiles in Grey Blue
Glaze colors shown:
5129 Storm Blue (Remastered to 5129 Grey Blue)
May 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Songbirds in Grey Blue
Redbird Romance—Charley Harper’s minimalist depiction of a northern cardinal giving his mate a seed—is a love story in 6x6 ceramic tile form. As seen below, it’s surrounded by a hand-stained, -lacquered, and -waxed white oak frame made by Dard Hunter Studios, which is itself a craftsman work of art.
April 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Redbird Romance—Charley Harper’s minimalist depiction of a northern cardinal giving his mate a seed—is a love story in 6x6 ceramic tile form. As seen below, it’s surrounded by a hand-stained, -lacquered, and -waxed white oak frame made by Dard Hunter Studios, which is itself a craftsman work of art.
Just landed: our new 3x3 Warbler in Bone, part of the Charley Harper Collection! This tiny tile sings with midcentury charm and handcrafted detail. Fresh from the kiln and ready to perch in your space: www.motawi.com/collections/...
#MotawiTileworks #CharleyHarper #ArtTile #NewRelease
#MotawiTileworks #CharleyHarper #ArtTile #NewRelease
April 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Just landed: our new 3x3 Warbler in Bone, part of the Charley Harper Collection! This tiny tile sings with midcentury charm and handcrafted detail. Fresh from the kiln and ready to perch in your space: www.motawi.com/collections/...
#MotawiTileworks #CharleyHarper #ArtTile #NewRelease
#MotawiTileworks #CharleyHarper #ArtTile #NewRelease
The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” —Frank Lloyd Wright
On this day—April 9, 1959, we lost an icon. Today, we honor Wright’s genius with May Basket, inspired by one of his unpublished Liberty magazine covers from 1927. Immortalized in ceramic. 🌸
#FrankLloydWright #MotawiTileworks
On this day—April 9, 1959, we lost an icon. Today, we honor Wright’s genius with May Basket, inspired by one of his unpublished Liberty magazine covers from 1927. Immortalized in ceramic. 🌸
#FrankLloydWright #MotawiTileworks
April 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” —Frank Lloyd Wright
On this day—April 9, 1959, we lost an icon. Today, we honor Wright’s genius with May Basket, inspired by one of his unpublished Liberty magazine covers from 1927. Immortalized in ceramic. 🌸
#FrankLloydWright #MotawiTileworks
On this day—April 9, 1959, we lost an icon. Today, we honor Wright’s genius with May Basket, inspired by one of his unpublished Liberty magazine covers from 1927. Immortalized in ceramic. 🌸
#FrankLloydWright #MotawiTileworks
Beauty is everywhere—you just have to notice it. In our latest blog, we explore how inspiration strikes and how the power of beauty shapes our work at Motawi. Take a moment to reflect on what inspires you! ✨
Read: www.motawi.com/blogs/the-ti...
#MotawiTileworks #DesignInspiration #ThePowerOfBeauty
Read: www.motawi.com/blogs/the-ti...
#MotawiTileworks #DesignInspiration #ThePowerOfBeauty
Noticing What Inspires You: The Power of Beauty
As I think back on how life ushered me into a career in architecture, I see that in large part what attracted me to residential design in particular was the realization that people really care about t...
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March 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Beauty is everywhere—you just have to notice it. In our latest blog, we explore how inspiration strikes and how the power of beauty shapes our work at Motawi. Take a moment to reflect on what inspires you! ✨
Read: www.motawi.com/blogs/the-ti...
#MotawiTileworks #DesignInspiration #ThePowerOfBeauty
Read: www.motawi.com/blogs/the-ti...
#MotawiTileworks #DesignInspiration #ThePowerOfBeauty
🌻 A kitchen in full bloom! Alex and Pam Obriechts’ flower-adorned island + handcrafted Motawi tile make this space shine. See the full story: bit.ly/3XVn1I7 #MotawiTile #SunflowerKitchen #Handcrafted
March 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🌻 A kitchen in full bloom! Alex and Pam Obriechts’ flower-adorned island + handcrafted Motawi tile make this space shine. See the full story: bit.ly/3XVn1I7 #MotawiTile #SunflowerKitchen #Handcrafted
On This Date: March 1, 1961 ✌️🌍
JFK signed the order creating the Peace Corps, launching a movement of service & goodwill. Motawi’s “Peace Nut” tile—now a collector’s piece—shares that message: PEACE. A timeless mission & timeless design. 💙
#OnThisDate #PeaceCorps #PeaceNut #MotawiTile #SpreadPeace
JFK signed the order creating the Peace Corps, launching a movement of service & goodwill. Motawi’s “Peace Nut” tile—now a collector’s piece—shares that message: PEACE. A timeless mission & timeless design. 💙
#OnThisDate #PeaceCorps #PeaceNut #MotawiTile #SpreadPeace
March 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
On This Date: March 1, 1961 ✌️🌍
JFK signed the order creating the Peace Corps, launching a movement of service & goodwill. Motawi’s “Peace Nut” tile—now a collector’s piece—shares that message: PEACE. A timeless mission & timeless design. 💙
#OnThisDate #PeaceCorps #PeaceNut #MotawiTile #SpreadPeace
JFK signed the order creating the Peace Corps, launching a movement of service & goodwill. Motawi’s “Peace Nut” tile—now a collector’s piece—shares that message: PEACE. A timeless mission & timeless design. 💙
#OnThisDate #PeaceCorps #PeaceNut #MotawiTile #SpreadPeace
🐶✨ Happy National Small Dog Day!
Today, we celebrate pint-sized pups with giant personalities! From ancient times to today, small dogs have been beloved companions and loyal protectors. Check out our Medieval Dog tile—a relief design that brings antique charm to life! A perfect tile for k9 lovers.
Today, we celebrate pint-sized pups with giant personalities! From ancient times to today, small dogs have been beloved companions and loyal protectors. Check out our Medieval Dog tile—a relief design that brings antique charm to life! A perfect tile for k9 lovers.
February 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
🐶✨ Happy National Small Dog Day!
Today, we celebrate pint-sized pups with giant personalities! From ancient times to today, small dogs have been beloved companions and loyal protectors. Check out our Medieval Dog tile—a relief design that brings antique charm to life! A perfect tile for k9 lovers.
Today, we celebrate pint-sized pups with giant personalities! From ancient times to today, small dogs have been beloved companions and loyal protectors. Check out our Medieval Dog tile—a relief design that brings antique charm to life! A perfect tile for k9 lovers.
February 26: Maha Shivaratri 🌙
Today, Hindus honor Lord Shiva, the deity of transformation. The crescent moon on Shiva’s head symbolizes time, wisdom & balance. Motawi’s Marsh Moon tile, an archived design, reflects this serene power.
May tonight you bring peace & renewal. 🕉️
#MahaShivaratri #Shiva
Today, Hindus honor Lord Shiva, the deity of transformation. The crescent moon on Shiva’s head symbolizes time, wisdom & balance. Motawi’s Marsh Moon tile, an archived design, reflects this serene power.
May tonight you bring peace & renewal. 🕉️
#MahaShivaratri #Shiva
February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
February 26: Maha Shivaratri 🌙
Today, Hindus honor Lord Shiva, the deity of transformation. The crescent moon on Shiva’s head symbolizes time, wisdom & balance. Motawi’s Marsh Moon tile, an archived design, reflects this serene power.
May tonight you bring peace & renewal. 🕉️
#MahaShivaratri #Shiva
Today, Hindus honor Lord Shiva, the deity of transformation. The crescent moon on Shiva’s head symbolizes time, wisdom & balance. Motawi’s Marsh Moon tile, an archived design, reflects this serene power.
May tonight you bring peace & renewal. 🕉️
#MahaShivaratri #Shiva