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MOTAWI

Handcrafted Tile | Ceramic Art Pieces

Motawi Tileworks is a ceramics studio based in Ann Arbor, Michigan that makes handcrafted ceramic art tiles.  Nawal Motawi, owner and artistic director of The Tileworks, graduated from the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & Design and made tile in her garage before founding the company in 1992. Over time, Nawal built the business through extensive reading and lots of trial and error!

Motawi Tileworks has a staff of 40+ now and has received numerous awards for the progressive practices that has helped them grow and thrive such as the Toyota Business Practices and lean manufacturing.

  • bird decorative ceramic tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Blue Jay 3x3

    The Charley Harper Minis feature four whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming...

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    $ 52.00
  • woodpecker ceramic tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Woodpecker 3x3

    The Charley Harper Minis feature four whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming...

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    $ 52.00
  • ceramic decorative owl tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Owlet 3x3

    The Charley Harper Minis feature four whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming...

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    $ 52.00
  • hummingbird ceramic decorative tile
    $ 132.00
    Motawi

    Little Sipper 6x6 Tile

    "The hovering ruby-throated hummingbird nips nectar from a morning glory, enjoying a breakfast beverage, a motionless in-flight meal, the power o...

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    $ 132.00
  • bird motawi tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Grosbeak 3x3

    The Charley Harper Minis feature four whimsical wildlife images by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming...

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    $ 52.00
  • ceramic decorative owl tile
    $ 60.00
    Motawi

    Owl 4x4 Tile

    This tile is inspired by a Great Horned Owl.  Actual tile size: 3-13/16" square Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

    $ 60.00
  • swean ceramic decorative tile
    $ 164.00
    Motawi

    Trumpeter Swan 6x8

    Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this serene scene by Charley Harper. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Eac...

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    $ 164.00
  • warbler ceramic tile
    warbler ceramic tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Warbler 3x3

      The Charley Harper Minis showcase four playful wildlife illustrations by artist Charley Harper. These delightful 3x3 art tiles blend midcentury...

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    $ 52.00
  • ceramic bird tile
    bird tile
    $ 106.00
    Motawi

    Blue Jay 4x8

    One of our bestselling designs, from the Charley Harper Sketchbook, "How to Draw 28 Birds in Harper's Style." Mid-century modern meets Motawi mast...

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    $ 106.00
  • songbird ceramic decorative tile
    $ 194.00
    Motawi

    Songbirds 8x8 Tile

    This lyrical Songbird was inspired by a book jacket cover by Talwin Morris, who designed for English publisher Blackie and Sons in the late 19th ...

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    $ 194.00
  • Floral tile with bluebird
    $ 188.00
    Motawi

    Bluebird 6x8

    Illustrator Cary Phillips created this vivid bluebird design. Phillips' work has been used in children's books, for greeting cards, and even on f...

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    $ 188.00
  • $ 62.00
    Motawi

    Grosbeak 4x4

    A striking 4x4 tile featuring a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak from Charley Harper's iconic 1959 illustration. This geometric bird design captures the dap...

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    $ 62.00
  • ceramic bird tile
    ceramic decorative bird tile
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    $ 103.00
    Motawi

    Songbird 4x8 Tile Golden

    This lyrical Songbird was inspired by a book jacket cover by Talwin Morris, who designed for English publisher Blackie and Sons in the late 19th ...

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    $ 103.00
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    $ 103.00
    Motawi

    Songbird 4x8 Tile Grey Blue

    This lyrical Songbird was inspired by a book jacket cover by Talwin Morris, who designed for English publisher Blackie and Sons in the late 19th ...

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    $ 103.00
  • Bird ceramic tile
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    $ 142.00
    Motawi

    Beach Birds 6x8

    Enjoy a playful glimpse of seaside life with the Beach Birds 6x8 tile from Charley Harper’s Animal Kingdom collection. These charming birds scurry...

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    $ 142.00
  • ceramic decorative owl tile
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    $ 131.00
    Motawi

    Family Owlbum 6x6

    "Time Owlapses, and suddenly it's twins. How come Pop's not in the picture? He's out hunting midnight snacks owl la carte." - Charley Harper This...

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    $ 131.00
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    $ 64.00
    Motawi

    Cardinal 4" x 4"

    "You're not likely to find anything else as red as. And you'll never find anything redder than." - Charley Harper Mid-century modern meets Motawi m...

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    $ 64.00
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    $ 59.00
    Motawi

    Rooster 4x4

    Bring a bit of bird-brained charm to your space with the Rooster 4x4 tile! Inspired by Charley Harper’s “Homecoming” artwork, these hand-crafted ti...

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    $ 59.00
  • ceramic decorative bird tile
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    $ 100.00
    Motawi

    Homecoming 4x8

    "Home may be where the heart is for humans, but for bluebirds the heart is where the home is going to be". Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery ...

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    $ 100.00
  • bird ceramic decorative tile
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    $ 126.00
    Motawi

    Upside Downside 6x6

    "A bird in the hand is worth two... ." Our best-selling Charley Harper tile. "Upside Downside" is taken from the lithograph of the same name. Mo...

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    $ 126.00