Coloured, patterned and some time worn beauty

Traditionally colourful, vibrant, glazed and nearly always patterned with swirls, geometric simplicity and detailed floral beauty, Sicilian tiles reflect the island's centuries old love of the art of ceramics.

Tiles line the floors of Sicilian dining rooms, sitting rooms, bedrooms, ballrooms and entries. They are laid on benches, stairways, stoves, kitchen splashbacks and laundry boilers; they are essential to a Sicilian interior.

Scroll down to enjoy the following snapshots from The Sicilian House photo albums. Taken mainly in Polizzi Generosa, they capture some of the joy of Sicilian tiles.

Palazzo Notar Nicchi, Polizzi Generosa

Ceramiche d'Angelo, Polizzi Generosa

Palazzo Notarbartolo, Polizzi Generosa

Hotel San Domenico, Taormina

Ballroom, Palazzo Ajutamicristo, Palermo

A garden seat, Baglio Spano, Marsala

Palazzo Porcari Caruso, Polizzi Generosa

Palazzo Notar Nicchi, Polizzi Generosa

Palazzo Porcari Caruso, Polizzi Generosa

Ceramiche d' Angelo, Polizzi Generosa

Oratorio Santa Cita, Palermo

Villa Chiaretta, Polizzi Generosa

Palazzo Notar Nicchi, Polizzi Generosa

Salve,

Suzanne