For over 20 years, the artisans at Motawi Tileworks have hand-crafted art tile in their Ann Arbor, Michigan, studio. These distinctive tiles are known for their rich glazes and uniquely American designs, inspired by nature, art and architecture.
Nawal Motawi, founder of Motawi Tileworks, was first exposed to the tile of the Arts & Crafts Movement at Pewabic Pottery, which she visited during her first college ceramics class. “My professor had just completed a gigantic tile mural created with Pewabic Pottery, which he took us all to see,” says Nawal, “and I immediately began to fantasize about someday making tilework like that!” In 1992 she set out on her own, starting what soon became Motawi Tileworks.
Motawi tile designs are a blend of art from the turn of the century and Nawal’s own design sensibility. The designs are brought to life by a tile-making process that is a journey in itself. Improving the pressing, glazing and mold-making techniques is a bit of an obsession in the studio. The artful tile—the outcome of this shared obsession—is evidence that Nawal and her artisan team are at the top of their craft.
Motawi tiles are distributed through approximately 30 upscale tile showrooms and over 400 galleries, gift stores and museum shops across North America. Customers can also purchase tiles or receive project design assistance on motawi.com or in Motawi's Ann Arbor studio.
Company Details
- Employees
- 29
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 170 Enterprise Drive, Ann Arbor,mi 48103,united States
- Phone
- +1 734-213-0017
- in****@****awi.com
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS
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ManufacturingBeverage and Tobacco Product ManufacturingMiscellaneous ManufacturingTextile Furnishings MillsOther Textile Product MillsOther Miscellaneous ManufacturingCarpet and Rug MillsCurtain and Linen MillsTextile Bag and Canvas MillsAll Other Textile Product MillsJewelry and Silverware ManufacturingDoll, Toy, and Game ManufacturingOffice Supplies (except Paper) ManufacturingSign ManufacturingAll Other Miscellaneous ManufacturingRope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric MillsAll Other Miscellaneous Textile Product MillsGasket, Packing, and Sealing Device ManufacturingMusical Instrument ManufacturingFastener, Button, Needle, and Pin ManufacturingBroom, Brush, and Mop ManufacturingBurial Casket Manufacturing
- Website
- motawi.com
- HQ
- Ann Arbor, MI
Motawi Tileworks Questions
Motawi Tileworks's helpline number is +1 734-213-0017
Motawi Tileworks's website is motawi.com
Motawi Tileworks's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/motawi-tileworks
Motawi Tileworks has
29 employees.
View email and phone details for 29
employees at Motawi Tileworks.
Motawi Tileworks's industry is
Manufacturing
Motawi Tileworks's top competitors are
Paper Rhino,
Rovin Ceramics,
Ceu,
Naot Natural Footwear,
Pewabic Pottery,
Vera Pure | Luxury Tableware,
Meade Lexus Of Lakeside,
Paper Chemistry Solutions,
Shinola,
Charley Harper Art Studio.
Motawi Tileworks's support email address is internetsales@motawi.com
Motawi Tileworks's categories are Manufacturing
Motawi Tileworks's founding year is 1992
