The Story
Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who strives to fuse Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. Several years ago, Nawal Motawi, a longtime admirer of Yamamoto’s work, approached her for a collaboration. Motawi thought Yamamoto’s bold prints would work well as a raised-line tile design. She was right. Yamamoto’s graceful, swaying scenes brought the clay to life.
The design for ”California Oak” comes from a block print inspired by the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast.
- Actual tile size: approx. 5 7/8" x 7 7/8". As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16"
- Tiles are 5/8" thick and notched for hanging
- Tile stand sold separately
Description
Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who strives to fuse Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. Several years ago, Nawal Motawi, a longtime admirer of Yamamoto’s work, approached her for a collaboration. Motawi thought Yamamoto’s bold prints would work well as a raised-line tile design. She was right. Yamamoto’s graceful, swaying scenes brought the clay to life.
The design for ”California Oak” comes from a block print inspired by the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast.
- Actual tile size: approx. 5 7/8" x 7 7/8". As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16"
- Tiles are 5/8" thick and notched for hanging
- Tile stand sold separately
