NusaHandcrafted in Indonesia · Tiles of Ezra

Glazed ceramic tile made by artisan partners in Indonesia and fired at high temperature. Every Nusa tile carries the mark of its maker: pooling glaze, shifting tone, and a tactile surface that changes with the light. Rated for floors, walls, and wet areas, indoors and out, in homes and commercial spaces.

Handcrafted tile varies from piece to piece and batch to batch, so we recommend ordering a sample before your full order. Questions about a project? Ask Blue.

The Story

Island craft, carefully refined

Nusa draws on the deep artistic heritage of Indonesia. The collection pairs traditional high-temperature firing with a contemporary approach to recycled materials, producing a fully glazed tile that is durable enough for floors and still looks entirely made by hand.

Tiles of Ezra works directly with its artisan partners on glaze development and consistency, refining the collection over years of collaboration without sanding away the handmade character that makes it distinctive. Every tile is inspected against the Tiles of Ezra Standard before it ships.

The result is a surface that feels warm and alive: soft glaze movement, metallic depth that shifts as light moves across a room, and edges that read as formed rather than cut.

The Glazes

Seven colorways, each one hand glazed

Six gloss glazes and one matte metallic, all offered in the 4x4 square. Solea extends into two slim linear formats, 1x8 and 2x8, for borders, stacked layouts, and accents.

Nusa Luna 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Luna · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Lumea 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Lumea · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Tela 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Tela · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Flaxa 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Flaxa · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Solea 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Solea · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Fiora 4x4 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Fiora · 4x4 Gloss
Nusa Matte Metallic 4x4 handcrafted ceramic tile
Matte Metallic · 4x4 Matte
Nusa Solea 2x8 gloss handcrafted ceramic tile
Solea · 2x8 Gloss (also in 1x8)

What to Expect

Character, not defects

Nusa is not meant to look factory made. The qualities below are an expected and celebrated part of the collection, and together they give a finished installation its depth and individuality.

Glaze. Brushed, dipped, or poured by hand, the glaze pools, thins, and reacts as it fires. Expect lighter and darker concentrations, visible stroke patterns, gentle shifts in sheen, and fine pinholes or micro-speckling. Metallic glazes catch the light and change with it through the day.

Surface. Smooth satin areas sit beside textured, cratered, or stippled zones, and some tiles carry raised dots or tactile relief formed during glazing and firing.

Tone. Each tile is fired individually, so a single colorway moves from lighter to deeper across an installation and between production batches.

Shape. Expect small differences in width, length, and thickness, along with edges that are slightly soft or irregular from hand forming.

Handling. Metallic glazes can show fingerprints or handling marks during installation. They wipe away easily with a soft microfiber cloth.

Specifications

Handmade, and built to be lived on

Material: Fully glazed ceramic, high-temperature fired.

Formats: 4x4 in all seven colorways; 1x8 and 2x8 in Solea. Approximately 0.59 in. thick.

Finish: Gloss, with Matte Metallic as the single matte glaze.

Applications: Residential and commercial; floors, walls, and wet areas; indoors and outdoors.

Install tip: Pull from several cases as you lay so tones and glaze movement blend naturally across the surface.

FAQ

Nusa questions, answered

Are the pinholes, pooling, and uneven glaze defects?

No. Glaze pooling, tonal shifts, visible brush or pour marks, micro-speckling, raised texture, and soft edges are standard features of Nusa and the natural result of hand glazing and individual firing. Every tile is still inspected against the Tiles of Ezra Standard for quality and durability.

Can Nusa go on a floor or in a shower?

Yes. Nusa is rated for floors, walls, and wet areas in both residential and commercial settings.

Can I install Nusa outdoors?

Tiles of Ezra rates Nusa for indoor and outdoor use. If your project is in a freeze-thaw climate or a fully exposed location, ask Blue before you specify so we can confirm it is the right fit.

What sizes are available?

All seven colorways come in a 4x4 square. Solea is also offered in 1x8 and 2x8 linear formats, which pair with the Solea square for borders and layered layouts.

How much extra should I order?

For handcrafted tile, plan on 10 to 15 percent over your measured area to cover cuts, breakage, and blending. Order your full quantity at once so it ships from the same production batch, since tone can shift between batches.

How do I remove fingerprints from the metallic glazes?

Fingerprints and handling marks can appear on metallic glazes during installation. They are temporary and wipe away with a soft microfiber cloth.

Does Nusa need to be sealed?

The tile face is fully glazed, so it does not need a sealer. Seal cement-based grout according to the grout manufacturer's instructions, as you would with any tile installation.

Why should I order a sample first?

Glaze depth, metallic sheen, and texture are hard to capture on a screen, and they change with the light in your space. A sample lets you see the real surface in person before committing to a full order.

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