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About Us
DeZahra, Inc. fuses the concept of design and
desire, melding the exotic with the traditional, blending the luxurious
opulence from cultures of the past and present into all of our luxury
tile and stone designs.
DeZahra specializes in some of the best
limestone in the world, our Tunisian Limestone Collection, which is
characterized by its high density and low porosity. These aspects allow
this limestone to be used for kitchen countertops and even exterior
cladding. In addition, we manufacture our own line of mosaics, including
hand-cut. We also carry a stock of antique stone and reclaimed ceramic
tiles.
Our hand cut mosaics are also among the
best in the world, as Tunisia has a long history of this craft. With the
country situated only 87 miles from Italy its culture was heavily
influenced by Roman culture. You will even find some of the best
preserved mosaics in the world still remaining there in situ. Today,
this mosaic craft is still a vibrant trade and artisans produce most of
the intricate work for the Italians.
Tunisia is the home of the ancient city
of Carthage, one of the wealthiest regions in the Roman Empire. Carthage
was known for its highly skilled artisans and the availability of a
highly prized marble, Giallo Antico.
As a direct manufacturer and importer
of our luxury mosaics and stone, we are the direct source for many products
found in some of the best tile and stone showrooms in the world. We
specialize in Grey Foussana along with many other beautiful, dense
limestones.
DeZahra brings
exclusive, beautiful hand-crafted natural stone, antique, and reclaimed
tiles along with many other beautiful collections for the kitchen and
bath from the center of architectural expression, Tunisia. Tunisia is at
the tip of North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean. The country has a
vast history of Roman influence, as it is situated only 87 miles from
Italy and was inhabited by the Romans for many centuries. Tunisia is the
home of the ancient city of Carthage, known for its highly skilled
artisans throughout the Roman Empire. African artisans developed their
own original style, beginning in the early 3rd century and continuing
for 15 centuries. Their unique style influenced much of the empire,
reaching as far north as England. Using the same exotic marbles that the
Romans used in their most important villas and monuments, we are able to
create a luxurious product, which communicates a sense of history and
exclusiveness. Visit
Collections to see DeZahra’s
product line.
Hand-crafted: In the United States, the
majority of decorative tiles are mass manufactured. We use
artisans from ancient Carthage, who bring thousands of years of
experience with them to create authentic, unique, exceptional quality
work. The beauty and value of hand made items such as these will
transform any environment into a lasting masterpiece, revered by others
throughout time.
In addition, to hand-crafted tiles, we
also create fine hand crafted natural stone sinks and bathtubs, which
are original designs produced in limited quantities. Our sinks and
bathtubs are carved out of a solid piece of stone, which is demonstrated
by the natural veins and color variations present in every piece,
contrary to many products on the market created with agglomerates, which
provide the look but are not the true original.
Micromosaics were originally developed
by the Vatican to reproduce the paintings made by many famous artists
that had begun to decay over time. Mosaics tended to retain their color
and luster for centuries and the use of tiny bits of material could be
used to copy the intricate artwork and appear, from a distance, as tiny
brush strokes. Most of the mosaic designs available on the market today
are mass produced, machine cut standardized designs, resulting in an
extremely rough cubed resemblance of the intended image. Micromosaics
allow the customer to recreate extremely intricate designs so closely
resembling the original concept, that from afar, it is difficult to
discern the material. This material can be utilized to mimic wallpaper,
intricate carpeting designs, painted designs, etc. These designs are
meticulously assembled by our artisans to deliver a spectacular result.
Reclaimed tile, stone, and sinks:
DeZahra brings antique, reclaimed ceramic tile from North Africa. These
tiles were installed in the mansions of the very wealthy in Tunisia and
range from 150 to 600 years old. Tunisia was a melting pot of cultures,
welcoming the trade from many lands and incorporating these cultural
influences into their environment. Thus, designs range from traditional
Islamic to French interpretations of Islamic designs to Asian influenced
designs.
In addition to reclaimed ceramic tiles,
we also bring beautiful, antique French country sinks, created during
the French colonial rule, ranging from 150 to 200 years old. The
influence of this design can be found in the trendiest design
publications. These original marble pieces help create the realistic
ambiance of the rustic French villa, rather than a manufactured result.
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