Tierra by Tiles of Ezra

Tierraby Tiles of Ezra

Tierra — “earth” in Spanish — is 100% handmade tile drawn from the tones and textures of soil and clay. Every piece is hand-formed and hand-glazed, so colour pools and shifts across the surface and no two tiles are quite alike.

Inventory is fluid and lead times on select collections are currently extended. To confirm availability for your project, contact sales@alexanderjames.shop.

Tierra Star & Cross handmade ceramic tile in warm earth tones

The Story Behind Tierra

Made by hand, drawn from the earth

Tierra takes its name and its palette from the ground itself — warm ochres, clay reds, sand and soil. Each tile is hand-formed and finished with hand-applied glazes, a process that gives the range its depth, movement and tactile, faintly irregular surface.

That handmade character is the point: the glaze pools and clears across the face, tone varies tile to tile, and the result reads as something made rather than manufactured. Tierra is rated for residential and commercial use across walls and floors, including wet areas — so it works underfoot as readily as on counters, vanities, fireplace surrounds and feature walls.

Good to Know

Frequently asked

How is Tierra made?

Tierra is 100% handmade — each tile is hand-formed and hand-glazed, then fired. The subtle shifts in tone and surface from tile to tile come straight from that process, and are part of the material’s character rather than a defect.

Where can Tierra be used?

Tierra is rated for residential and commercial use on both walls and floors, including wet areas, when installed by a qualified tradesperson in line with applicable building codes and industry standards. It’s equally at home on counters, vanities, fireplace surrounds, backsplashes and feature walls.

Will my tiles look like the samples and photos?

Expect variation. Because the glaze is hand-applied and fired, tone and surface shift from tile to tile and between batches. Order your full quantity together where possible, and view a sample in your own lighting before committing.

How do I order a sample?

Order samples directly from the products below and experience the colour in your own light. For trade pricing, quantity estimates or finish selection, contact sales@alexanderjames.shop.

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