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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
  • bird motawi tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Grosbeak 3x3 Tile

    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
  • warbler ceramic tile
    warbler ceramic tile
    $ 52.00
    Motawi

    Warbler 3x3 Tile

      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
  • swean ceramic decorative tile
    $ 164.00
    Motawi

    Trumpeter Swan 6x8 Tile

    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
  • Floral tile with bluebird
    $ 189.00
    Motawi

    Bluebird 6x8 Tile

    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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    $ 189.00
  • songbird ceramic decorative tile
    Motawi Songbirds 8x8 Tile featuring two stylized black birds with floral elements, inspired by the work of Talwin Morris, showcasing intricate hand-crafted details.
    $ 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
  • ceramic decorative owl tile
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    $ 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
  • Detailed view of the Songbird 4x8 Tile Grey Blue by Motawi, showcasing a decorative bird motif with botanical elements that reflect early 20th-century design.
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    $ 103.00
    Motawi

    Songbird 4x8

    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
  • Motawi Owl 4x4 Tile featuring a stylized Great Horned Owl design in earthy tones, perfect for home decor.
    ceramic decorative owl tile
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    $ 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
  • Bird ceramic tile
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    $ 156.00
    Motawi

    Beach Birds 6x8 Tile

    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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    $ 156.00
  • ceramic bird tile
    bird tile
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    $ 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
  • cardinal ceramic tile
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    $ 64.00
    Motawi

    Cardinal 4x4 Tile

    "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
  • grosbeak ceramic tile
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    $ 62.00
    Motawi

    Grosbeak 4x4 Tile

    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