| Title | मोज़ेक टाइल (Mosaic Tile)Rare Mozek Ṭāil Mosaic Tile |
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| Description | मोज़ेक टाइल - Mojek Ṭāil (Mosaic Tile) comprises small tesserae of stone, glass, ceramic, or terracotta, forming decorative patterns, extensively used in Indic heritage architecture. Traditional materials sourced from the Indian subcontinent include sandstone from Rajasthan, granite from Andhra Pradesh, and locally fired terracotta [3]. Setting beds typically consist of चूना - Chunā (Lime) mortar, exhibiting varying water absorption and compressive strength depending on the aggregate and binder ratios [2]. The Mughal period saw widespread use, exemplified in inlay work and decorative panels. Physical properties like abrasion resistance and thermal expansion vary with material composition. Conservation involves careful cleaning and replacement of damaged tesserae using historically accurate materials and techniques. खंडित टाइल (Fragmented Tile) restoration necessitates matching original colors and textures. Tile nippers [1] are essential tools for shaping individual pieces. Durability depends on the quality of materials and mortar. Modern applications utilize cement-based mortars. Geological origins influence the color and texture of stone tesserae. |
| Also Known As | Mosaic Tile Mozek Ṭāil Mosaic Tile Tesserae Tile Inlay Tile मोज़ेक टाइल चित्रित टाइल रंगीन टाइल खंडित टाइल மொசைக் ஓடு (Tamil) మొజాయిక్ టైల్ (Telugu) ಮೊಸಾಯಿಕ್ ಟೈಲ್ (Kannada) മൊസൈക് ടൈൽ (Malayalam) |
| Tags | Mosaic Tile Mojek Ṭāil Tesserae Inlay Tile Mosaic |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-552100086-20-11-25-ME |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/mosaic-tile |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/mosaic-tile |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Glass Stone Terracotta |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Mughal Period British Colonial Period Modern Period |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Dynasty |
| Sources | Local tile factories Imported glass tesserae Quarries for stone tesserae |
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| Properties | Water Absorption: Varies with material Abrasion Resistance: Varies with material Compressive Strength: Varies with material Thermal Expansion: Varies with material Hardness: Varies with material |
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| Uses | Flooring Wall Cladding Decorative Panels Inlay Work in Architecture Pavement |
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| Materials | Chuna (Lime Mortar) Cement Mortar Pigments Adhesives |
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| Styles | Mughal Architecture Indo-Islamic Architecture Art Deco Romanesque Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Palace House |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Krishna Temple Bur Dubai | Secondary | Walls | 100% |