The Tileworks Times
Inside the art and the craft of Motawi—warm stories from our studio to your space.
Thirty Years in Tile: Our Enduring Partnership with Mission Tile West
Thirty-plus years of shared tile love, three California showrooms, and a family legacy still making magic by hand.The plan was simple: fly to Los Angeles to visit our son at...
How to Choose a Gift That Truly Means Something
When people set out to buy a meaningful gift, they’re rarely looking for just an object. More often, they’re searching for a feeling—a sense of connection, an unspoken recognition that...
Confessions of a Tile Setter
What does “doing it right” look like to a tile pro? Bill and Matt Ransom—our local installation partners—talk about family, favorite Motawi projects, DIY dos and don’ts, and the work...
How Motawi Tiles Found a Home in Stickley Furniture
When Stickley designer Marissa Brown discovered a Motawi tile in the Stickley engineering studio, it sparked an unexpected collaboration rooted in shared craftsmanship. In this interview, Marissa talks about how...