Shopping for Authentic Pasta Tiles in Yucatán
The floors are ubiquitous and perform a yeoman’s task of decorating the otherwise simple cubes and boxes that make up the volumes of colonial homes in town.
How Yucatán’s Iconic Pasta Tiles Are Made
Pasta tile floors, practical in a hot and humid climate like Yucatán’s, started emulating decorative rugs and carpets here in the 1890s. These mosaic tiles are often brightly colored with flamboyant floral or geometric patterns that, for generations, were commonly favored in traditional Yucatecan homes. After falling out of favor as cheaper ceramic tiles arrived,…
Arkilätt: Enlightened architecture in Mérida
For a year and a half, Arkilätt has been designing, remodeling, and building in Mérida, Yucatán. Their emphasis is in restoration, and lighting design.
La Peninsular: An expert on pasta tiles in Mérida
La Peninsular mosaic factory has been in business since the seventies. For over 50 years now, they’ve offered artisanal mosaics crafted in their centro workshop. Today, they have over 100 designs from which to choose from, and their designs have travelled all around the globe.
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