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Zellige: The Ancient Geometric Tile Art of Morocco

Zellige is a traditional Moroccan mosaic tilework art form originating from Fez, characterized by intricate geometric patterns created from hand-cut glazed terracotta tiles. This centuries-old craft represents the pinnacle of Islamic geometric art and remains central to Moroccan architectural heritage and cultural identity.

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