The Valladolid Series.
https://www.ayse-design.com/tile The inspiration comes from the town it was named after - Valladolid in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It’s a magical town that still preserves its Spanish and Mayan culture. The streets are quiet, the walls are sun splashed and everyone you meet feels like they are from a time out of place. It’s rich, lush and tropical. That’s because the jungle is relentless. It’s makes it extra special to discover a Jaguar temple or Spanish convent carved out of the overgrowth.
The colors seem to shimmer in the heat. Oh, and it’s really hot. And that’s the perfect excuse to spend the afternoon diving into crystal clear underground pools or as they are called here: cenotes.
The tile designs represent all of the competing elements in Viadollid. From the depth and color of the wildlife to the Spanish culture and the Mayan heritage. It’s a line of tiles that has a story to tell.
The Geometric Series is a custom line of tiles I designed that features fourteen unique patterns in the series. The tiles can be mismatched like I did for this powder room, or you can create a field with any one of them. They are designed to create continuous lines across identical tiles. They are a simple, elegant series that lets you make your own magic.
The entire series is available in 4"X4" and 8"X8" sized tiles at Clay Imports, here in Austin, TX.
The tiles themselves are hand-made in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico. Each tile is screen printed, one at at time and then fired in huge walk in kilns.
We look forward to creating and producing original tile designs based on your project.
When Nick at Clay Imports invited me down to Mexico to see my tiles being produced I jumped at the chance. I let Beef and Pie Productions tag along because I knew they'd capture the beauty of making tiles by hand (and I'm married to one of them...). This video really shows the effort, care and fire that goes into making every single tile. Thanks guys!
“Patisserie” distills the elegance and vibe of the 1970’s art nouveau scene into a 3-part line of new tile designs.
Reminiscent of the street cafés and cocktail lounges of Paris in the ’70s, Patisserie’s simple elegance elevates the design of any space. It adds texture without being busy.
Tulipe Tile Line
Poco Pottery wares are handcrafted from reclaimed clay and glazes. Each piece is formed individually through slip casting technique and hand dipped, creating unique pieces. Poco Pottery products are microwave safe and we recommend hand washing and handling with care as it will extend the life of your ceramics.
And if you are lucky enough to visit San Miguel de Allende stay at Hotel Amparo where you can sip cortados or hibiscus margaritas from them. That’s where the video and photos were taken.
Poco cups are an easter egg in this video from Corona Beer.
The Chef Series Collection
Featuring elegant glaze colors, sleek profiles, and contemporary shapes I designed this collection for everyday use with the hope it becomes an essential part of your daily life. It has for us.
It’s a complete set. First is the Dinner Plate, with its low-profile lip, and minimal exposed-clay rim it’s a natural centerpiece for whatever you are serving.
The Snack Plate is standard-sized for a salad or a side but is extremely versatile. You’ll elevate your snacking with this elegant low-profile plate.
The Everything Bowl is made for… just about everything. It features a slightly tapered edge with an exposed clay rim and base for a fresh contemporary vibe
The Essential Mug is my favorite. Perfect for a latte, soup or afternoon tea it’s built to snuggle with. It’s got an extra comfy handle but you’re gonna want to wrap both hands around it.
