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Contents Wabi Sabi The Japanese principle of Wabi Sabi dates back to 16th century Japan It is an aesthetic that teaches us to embrace the impermant appreciate imperfection and find beauty in all things Wabi sabi can be manifested in the physical with earthy tones and textures and purposeful imperfections such as cracks and color variegation Our Zen Clay Tile collection delivers this unique aesthetic with exceptional quality and craftsmanship This collection has been carefully crafted to embrace natural hues harmonious textures and serene spaces Products Godai Glazed Series Our Inspiration Design Resources 2 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com 6 7 8 10 16 20 24 26 28 33 Godai Uglazed Series Hanakago Series Hanami Series Henro Series Miyabi Series Orimono Series Yotsume Series The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 3
godai series godai series The Godai refers to the five elements representing the Buddhist universe earth water fire wind and sky Many representations of this philosophy are found in Japan most notably in Buddhist architecture The colors in this collection evoke these five great elements Featured Glazed Concave Hex pattern in Gloss Blue Interior Floor Glazed Concave Hex D2 D8 JTS2CH01 Interior Wall Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation Glazed Concave Hex D3 D4 D5 D6 DB DS JTS2CH01 Glazed Flat Hex D2 D8 JTS2FH01 Glazed Flat Hex D3 D4 D5 D6 DB DS JTS2FH01 Glazed 227X60 Field Tile D2 JTS2FT29 Glazed 227X60 Field Tile D3 D4 D5 DG DR DB JTS2FT29 Unglazed Concave Hex D1 D9 JTS2CH00 Unglazed Concave Hex DE DW JTS2CH00 Unglazed Flat Hex D1 D9 JTS2FH00 11 3 4 2 3 8 Unglazed Flat Hex DE DW JTS2FH00 9 14 Hex field pattern Sheet Size 1 14sf sh Individual tile size 2 1 16 flat to flat 2 3 8 point to point Grout spacing approx 1 8 Individual tile size 227x60mm 6pcs per sf with 6mm grout spacing Featured Unglazed Concave Hex pattern in Waterblend 4 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 5
godai series glazed godai series unglazed concave hex field glazed D2 JTS2CH01 Gloss White Tier 1 D3 JTS2CH01 Gloss Pearl Tier 2 concave hex field unglazed DA JTS2CH01 Metallic Gold Tier 2 D6 JTS2CH01 Burnt Umber Tier 2 LIMITED INVENTORY DR JTS2CH01 Plum Red Tier 2 D4 JTS2CH01 Sea Green Tier 2 D8 JTS2CH01 Gloss Black Tier 1 DB JTS2CH01 D5 JTS2CH01 Midnight Blue Tier 2 Metallic Bronze Tier 3 D1 JTS2CH00 White Tier 1 D9 JTS2CH00 Black Tier 1 DE JTS2CH00 Earth Blend Tier 2 DW JTS2CH00 Water Blend Tier 2 DE JTS2FH00 Earth Blend Tier 2 DW JTS2FH00 Water Blend Tier 2 flat hex field unglazed D1 JTS2FH00 White Tier 1 D9 JTS2FH00 Black Tier 1 flat hex field glazed D2 JTS2FH01 Gloss White Tier 1 D3 JTS2FH01 Gloss Pearl Tier 2 DA JTS2FH01 Sakura Blush Tier 2 DC JTS2FH01 Hyoga Blue Tier 2 LIMITED INVENTORY DR JTS2FH01 Plum Red Tier 2 D4 JTS2FH01 Sea Green Tier 2 D5 JTS2FH01 Midnight Blue Tier 2 DB JTS2FH01 Metallic Bronze Tier 3 227x60mm field tile glazed D2 JTS2FT29 Gloss White Tier 1 6 D3 JTS2FT29 Pearl Tier 2 Featured Unglazed Concave Hex pattern in White D8 JTS2FH01 Gloss Black Tier 1 227x60mm field tile glazed D4 JTS2FT29 Sea Green Tier 2 D5 JTS2FT29 Midnight Blue Tier 2 Tel 888 387 3280 DG JTS2FT29 Dolphin Gray Tier 2 info heritagetile com DR JTS2FT29 Plum Red Tier 2 DB JTS2FT29 Metallic Bronze Tier 3 The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 7
hokime series hokime series 20x145 linear concave mosaic H1 JTSAFT16 Moonstone H2 JTSAFT16 Sandstone H3 JTSAFT16 Ruby H4 JTSAFT16 Obsidian 11 1 2 Featured 20x145 linear concave mosaic in Ruby All Styles Interior Floor Interior Wall Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 11 5 8 Square pattern sheet size 0 93 sf sh 8 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 9
hanakago series hanakago series Hanakago is the traditional art of weaving bamboo to create elaborate sculptural flower baskets The texture on the surface of the tile reflects this aesthetic The pillowed porcelain body allows the glaze to pool resulting in unique variation and depth of color weave pattern relief tile H1 JTS5WT00 Gloss White H4 JTS5WT00 Gloss Cacao HA JTS5WT00 Gloss Cerulean HB JTS5WT00 Gloss Alabaster H1 JTS5FT00 Gloss White H4 JTS5FT00 Gloss Cacao HA JTS5FT00 Gloss Cerulean HB JTS5FT00 Gloss Alabaster H5 JTS5WT00 Gloss Taupe H7 JTS5WT00 Gloss Brick H5 JTS5FT00 Gloss Taupe H7 JTS5FT00 Gloss Brick plain pillowed field tile 12 Featured Weave Plain Pillow pattern in Gloss Cacao All Styles Interior Floor Interior Wall Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 12 Square pattern sheet size 1 00 sf sh 10 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 11
hanami series hanami series Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers The famous cherry trees are in bloom and spring is a cheerful time of year in Japan This collection of unglazed mosaics evokes cherry blossoms sticks and honeycombs Featured Stick Flower pattern in Light Earth Interior Floor 12 Flower pattern sheet size 1 sf sh Individual tile size 5 8 x 5 8 16x16mm diagonal measure 9 16 side to side 11 1 2 11 1 2 12 Honeycomb pattern sheet size 0 96 sf sh Individual tile size 9 16 point to point 14mm 11 16 flat to flat Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 11 3 4 Stick pattern sheet size 0 96 sf sh Individual tile size 1 29 32 x 3 8 47 5x10mm 12 3 8 11 3 4 Bud pattern sheet size 0 96 sf sh Individual tile size 1 2 x 1 2 13x13mm diagonal measure 3 8 side to side Exterior Floor 11 3 4 12 11 3 4 All Styles Interior Wall 10 3 4 Chevron pattern sheet size 0 85 sf sh Individual tile size 1 flat to flat 25mm 1 5 8 point to point 12 1 2 Elongated Hex pattern sheet size 1 07 sf sh Individual tile size 1 3 8 flat to flat 35mm 1 13 16 point to point Featured Flower pattern in Medium Earth 12 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 13
hanami series hanami series bud mosaic field bud mosaic field K1 JTS3BM00 Light Earth K2 JTS3BM00 Medium Earth K4 JTS3BM00 Dark Earth K1 JTS3FM00 Light Earth K2 JTS3FM00 Medium Earth K4 JTS3FM00 Dark Earth flower mosaic field stick mosaic field K1 JTS3SM00 Light Earth 14 K5 JTS3BM00 Light Wind K6 JTS3BM00 Medium Wind K7 JTS3BM00 Dark Wind K5 JTS3FM00 Light Wind K6 JTS3FM00 Medium Wind K7 JTS3FM00 Dark Wind K6 JTS3SM00 Medium Wind K7 JTS3SM00 Dark Wind flower mosaic field stick mosaic field K2 JTS3SM00 Medium Earth K4 JTS3SM00 Dark Earth Tel 888 387 3280 K5 JTS3SM00 Light Wind info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 15
hanami series hanami series honeycomb mosaic field K1 JTS3HM00 Light Earth K2 JTS3HM00 Medium Earth honeycomb mosaic field K4 JTS3HM00 Dark Earth chevron mosaic field K1 JTS3CM00 Light Earth 16 K6 JTS3HM00 Medium Wind K7 JTS3HM00 Dark Wind chevron mosaic field K2 JTS3CM00 Medium Earth K4 JTS3CM00 Dark Earth elongated hex field K1 JTS3EH00 Light Earth K5 JTS3HM00 Light Wind K5 JTS3CM00 Light Wind K6 JTS3CM00 Medium Wind K7 JTS3CM00 Dark Wind elongated hex field K2 JTS3EH00 Medium Earth K4 JTS3EH00 Dark Earth Tel 888 387 3280 K5 JTS3EH00 Light Wind info heritagetile com K6 JTS3EH00 Medium Wind The Architectural Ceramics of Japan K7 JTS3EH00 Dark Wind 17
henro series henro series The earthy textured tones from this collection of unglazed porcelain connect us with the natural environment Experience the journey as each unique pattern carries the wanderer on a path which connects to different cultural landscapes the seaside the hills the forests the mountains Featured Basketweave pattern in custom 4 color combination Interior Floor Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Individual tile size 2 1 4 x 5 8 31x14mm 11 1 4 12 10 1 8 Herringbone pattern Sheet Size 1sf sh 18 Tel 888 387 3280 Weave lattice pattern Sheet Size 0 88sf sh Individual tile size Herringbone 2 1 4 x 5 8 31x14mm Hex 1 1 8 flat to flat 1 1 4 point to point 12 7 8 Basketweave pattern Sheet Size 0 78sf sh 11 1 8 12 1 8 Featured Weave Lattice pattern in Wood Bark Glaze Variation 11 1 4 10 1 8 12 All Styles Interior Wall Hex field pattern Sheet Size 0 94sf sh info heritagetile com Individual tile size 1 1 8 flat to flat 1 1 4 point to point Individual tile size Dogbone 3 1 8 x 1 5 8 79x14mm Square 1 2 flat to flat 5 8 point to point The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 12 7 8 Individual tile size 2 1 4 x 5 8 31x14mm Cube Lattice pattern Sheet Size 1 15sf sh 19
henro series henro series hexagon C1 JTS1HX00 Sand weave lattic 2 color C2 JTS1HX00 Stone C4 JTS1HX00 Wood C5 JTS1HX00 Bark herringbone CA JTS1WL00 Wood Bark CB JTS1WL01 Sand Stone CC JTS1WL01 Sand Wood CD JTS1WL01 Bark Sand cube lattice QUICK SHIP CUSTOM JTS1BW01 can be ordered in any combination of the 4 colors Sand Stone Wood and Bark 4 color pattern shown Please contact us for details C1 JTS1HB00 Sand C2 JTS1HB00 Stone C4 JTS1HB00 Wood C5 JTS1HB00 Bark weave lattice 1 color C1 JTS1WL01 Sand 20 C2 JTS1WL01 Stone CL JTS1CL00 Sand Wood Bark basketweave C4 JTS1WL01 Wood C5 JTS1WL00 Bark Tel 888 387 3280 CA JTS1BW01 Wood Bark info heritagetile com CB JTS1BW01 Sand Stone CC JTS1BW01 Sand Wood The Architectural Ceramics of Japan CD JTS1BW01 Bark Sand 21
miyabi series miyabi series The concept of the miyabi aesthetic has evolved over time The original meaning of refined elegance has expanded to include a more organic admiration of sights in nature It means more than just pretty it implies that everything is just so Interior Floor Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 11 1 2 All Styles Interior Wall 11 1 2 8 Small Square pattern sheet size 0 92 sf sh Individual tile size 2 1 4 x 2 1 4 57x57mm 11 1 4 Small Rectangular pattern sheet size 0 625 sf sh 22 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com Individual tile size 2 3 8 x 1 1 8 60x28 5mm The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 23
miyabi series miyabi series 115x115 textured field tile with torn edge Y1 JTSDFT44 Blossom White 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 Y2 JTSDFT44 Quail Gold 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 Y3 JTSDFT44 Icy Blue 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 227x60 textured field tile with straight edge Y4 JTSDFT44 Maple Red YA JTSDFT29 Snow White 8 15 16 x 2 5 16 8 15 16 x 2 5 16 YD JTSDFT29 Fire Red 8 15 16 x 2 5 16 235x33 textured domed liner Y1 JTSDFT19 Blossom White 9 1 4 x 1 3 16 Y2 JTSDFT22 Quail Gold 8 15 16 x 2 5 16 YC JTSDFT29 Ocean White 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 55x55 textured mosaic with torn edge Y1 JTSDFT22 Blossom White YB JTSDFT29 Moss White Y3 JTSDFT22 Icy Blue Y2 JTSDFT19 Quail Gold 9 1 4 x 1 3 16 Y3 JTSDFT19 Icy Blue 9 1 4 x 1 3 16 Y4 JTSDFT19 Maple Red 9 1 4 x 1 3 16 Y4 JTSDFT22 Maple Red 60x30 textured mosaic with straight edge Y1 JTSDFT36 Blossom White 24 Y2 JTSDFT36 Quail Gold Y3 JTSDFT36 Icy Blue Y4 JTSDFT36 Maple Red Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 25
orimono series orimono series Literally meaning textile in japanese Orimono evokes the rustic elegance and delicate textures of woven tatami mats and traditional fabric Elegant to suit any style fabric texture field tile M2 JTS6FF00 Brick M4 JTS6FF00 White M5 JTS6FF00 Bone M6 JTS6FF00 Ebony M8 JTS6FF00 Maize M9 JTS6FF00 Terra Cotta 11 5 8 Featured Square pattern in Bone All Styles Interior Floor Interior Wall Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 11 5 8 Square pattern sheet size 0 94 sf sh 26 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 27
yotsume series yotsume series Geometric patterns reinterpreting elements of nature or forms from everyday life have been central to the Japanese aesthetic Yotsume reflects a traditional pattern demonstrating the artistic ability to express form to a degree of extreme purity traditional weave mosaic field F1 JTS4TW00 Gloss White Tier 1 F2 JTS4TW00 Gloss Black Tier 1 F3 JTS4TW00 Satin White Tier 1 F4 JTS4TW00 Satin Black Tier 1 12 Featured Traditional Weave pattern in Copper Pewter All Styles Interior Floor Interior Wall Exterior Floor Exterior Wall Glaze Variation 12 F7 JTS4TW00 Copper Tier 2 Traditional Weave pattern sheet size 1 sf sh 28 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com F8 JTS4TW00 Pewter Tier 2 The Architectural Ceramics of Japan F9 JTS4TW01 Copper Pewter 2Color Tier1 29
Our Inspiration Natural hues traditional forms harmonious textures serene spaces Tranquil spaces are created by bringing natural elements inside and reimaging ceramic surfaces with earthen textures Envision creating a sacred space of calm in you home Japanese tilework captures an essence of the natural state of artisan ceramics in a range of visual and physical textures 30 Tel 888 387 3280 info heritagetile com The Architectural Ceramics of Japan 31
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The Architectural Ceramics of Japaninfo@heritagetile.com 25Y1-JTSDLN19Blossom White9-1/4” x 1-3/16”Y2-JTSDLN19Quail Gold9-1/4” x 1-3/16”Y3-JTSDLN19Icy Blue9-1/4” x 1-3/16”Y4-JTSDLN19Maple Red9-1/4” x 1-3/16”227x60 textured field tile with straight edge235x33 textured domed linermiyabi seriesYA-JTSDFT29Snow White8-15/16” x 2-5/16”YB-JTSDFT29Moss White8-15/16” x 2-5/16”YC-JTSDFT29Ocean White8-15/16” x 2-5/16”YD-JTSDFT29Fire Red8-15/16” x 2-5/16”