mosaic tiles

Small decorative pieces

Mosaic tiles are small pieces of colored glass, stone, ceramic, or other materials arranged to form patterns or images.

They have been used since antiquity to decorate floors, walls, and ceilings in both public buildings and private homes.

The individual pieces, called tesserae, are typically set into mortar or adhesive and may be uniform squares or irregular shapes.

The bathroom floor featured intricate mosaic tiles in shades of blue and gold.

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