Dutch Summer BBQ - Ceramic Tile

Name: Dutch Summer BBQ - Ceramic Tile
Brand: WILLAGE
Price: 45.0 USD
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Classic Dutch tradition gets a playful, modern twist with this delightful ceramic tile. A timeless Delft Blue landscape, complete with the craft's iconic corner ornaments, becomes the surprising backdrop for a classic summer scene: a backyard barbecue. This clever juxtaposition of a historical art form with a contemporary story creates a unique piece that is full of humor and charm.

Honoring its heritage, each tile is meticulously hand-baked in the Netherlands, celebrating the rich history of Dutch tile craft while adding a contemporary twist. Using a time-honored process, a smooth clay ‘butter’ is poured and then fired three separate times at temperatures up to 1250°C. This process permanently fuses the iconic blue design and the colorful modern collage to the high-quality ceramic, all sealed under a brilliant, shiny glaze.

This durable work of art is fully resistant to heat, water, and cold. It’s perfect for making a statement in a kitchen backsplash, adding personality to a patio, displaying as unique wall art.

Dimensions

10 x 10 cm | Thickness: 1 cm

Dimensions

10 x 10 cm | Thickness: 1 cm

Origin

Netherlands

Origin

Netherlands

MATERIALS

High-quality ceramic with a shiny glaze

MATERIALS

High-quality ceramic with a shiny glaze

STORY

While studying at the Amsterdam School of Arts, Marga van Oers saw a need for unique, accessible art. Her vision for Storytiles truly solidified with a gift from her grandmother: a box of centuries-old Dutch Delftware. These antique tiles, with their charming cracks and storied pasts, became the perfect canvas for her own narrative art.

Marga breathes new life into historic ceramics, creating small tiles that tell a story. While her work is often positive, her most poignant pieces carry deep personal meaning. The ‘Forever’ tile was born from the loss of her mother, depicting a bird looking at a golden star. The design holds a specific meaning for her, yet offers universal comfort and interpretation.

Today, Marga creates from her new farmhouse studio, balancing her growing business with family life. Each Storytile remains a miniature world blending history, imagination, and heartfelt emotion. It is this ability to capture entire stories within a single, beautiful object that makes her work so incredibly special and cherished.

STORY

While studying at the Amsterdam School of Arts, Marga van Oers saw a need for unique, accessible art. Her vision for Storytiles truly solidified with a gift from her grandmother: a box of centuries-old Dutch Delftware. These antique tiles, with their charming cracks and storied pasts, became the perfect canvas for her own narrative art.

Marga breathes new life into historic ceramics, creating small tiles that tell a story. While her work is often positive, her most poignant pieces carry deep personal meaning. The ‘Forever’ tile was born from the loss of her mother, depicting a bird looking at a golden star. The design holds a specific meaning for her, yet offers universal comfort and interpretation.

Today, Marga creates from her new farmhouse studio, balancing her growing business with family life. Each Storytile remains a miniature world blending history, imagination, and heartfelt emotion. It is this ability to capture entire stories within a single, beautiful object that makes her work so incredibly special and cherished.