Alquife
For this reddish earthy color from our Tierra collection, we have borrowed the name of the town of Alquife, west of the province of Granada. This town has one of the largest open-pit iron mines in Europe, which was active until the end of the 20th century, and a history linked to mining that dates back at least to Roman times. The abundant presence of the mineral in the Alquife area (and the remains of the now abandoned mining activity, which has very uniquely shaped the landscape around the village) gives the earth its recognizable coppery red color.
Combined with the characteristic light of Eastern Andalusia, this creates a unique and unmistakable landscape, comprising a whole range of ferrous and bronze tones. We wanted to pay tribute to this little-known jewel of our natural heritage with a high-temperature fired clay tone that captures the rich nuances of Alquife through its color variations, produced naturally and inevitably by the firing process itself.
Formats and sizes of high-temperature fired clay
Check the formats in which this new finish is available and the actual sizes of these pieces.
Check out our guide to installing and protecting clay tiles.
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Rectángulo 20x10 - Mulhacén, Tabernas, Alquife y Carboneras
REctángulo 20x10 - Tabernas, Alquife, Mulhacén y Carboneras
Rectángulo 20x10 - Bolonia y Alquife
Rectángulo 20x10 - Bolonia y A
Rectángulo 20x10 - Gorafe, Alquife y Maro
Rectángulo 20x10 - Gorafe, Alquife y Maro
Rectángulo 20x10 - Tabernas y Alquife
Shades
Both our artisanal production process and our firing process mean that each and every tile comes out unique. The hues will vary, with beautiful variations giving a singular and authentic appearance to each individual piece.
Slate
Rust red
Salmon
Flamed straw
Antique white
Baraca ensemble
