Traditional Socarrats Tiles from Valencia

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The visceral echo of a Mediterranean legend: the raw material of "burnt" clay meets the earthy nuances and cultivated eclecticism of Seventies interior design.

  • Vicode Selection: A material find from the '70s Vibes collection, where the decade's love for folk traditions and organic brutalism redefine contemporary space.

  • Socarrats Tiles: Authentic handmade Valencian works, characterized by the historic single firing that fixes intense red ochre and manganese pigments onto the raw clay.

  • Ready for you: Fragments of history and excellent craftsmanship, unique pieces with rustic charm available for immediate shipment.

 


Product Description

The great interior design of the 1970s profoundly loved intellectual contrast: inserting archaic, folkloric, and brutalist elements into avant-garde architecture to create a relaxed, deeply layered luxury. In this perfect vision of cultured eclecticism, the "Socarrats Tiles" stand out as authentic fragments of Valencian history. Much more than simple tiles, they are unique works that evoke a raw and fascinating medieval tradition. Their very name, literally meaning "scorched," proudly declares their material soul: a single, relentless firing fixes natural red ochre and manganese pigments onto the clay, resulting in a rustic, deeply opaque, and visceral finish that perfectly complements the earthy palettes typical of the decade. Shaped and painted entirely by hand by skilled artisans, these works explore the rich imagery of Mediterranean legends through two variants with strong graphic impact: "El Butoni," which depicts a mischievous and mysterious spirit from local folklore, and "El Pez," an ancient and powerful stylization symbolizing the sea and abundance. A triumph of material and color for those seeking an authenticity that defies time.

Artwork Details
Collection: '70s Vibes Vicode - The Return of Sophisticated Audacity (Historical and Material Selection)

Material: Raw clay decorated with natural pigments (red ochre and manganese) and a rough "Socarrat" firing finish

Subject: Traditional Valencian iconography (Variants: mythological spirit "El Butoni" or symbol of abundance "El Pez")

Authenticity: Traditional artwork entirely handcrafted and painted in Spain

Note on Use
These fascinating tiles are designed for material purists and those who wish to furnish their space with authentic narratives. The deliberately "scorched" and unequivocally rough finish demands a spatial dialogue based on contrast and warmth, in true retro-chic style. Challenge the obviousness of simple cladding and conceive them as true works of art: they express their maximum visual potential when hung or grouped to create a magnetic and brutalist focal point in a designer kitchen, an eclectic entrance, or a living room dominated by dark woods. Placed on a sturdy teak or rosewood shelf, paired with velvets or glossy glazed ceramics, they will become the perfect "conversation piece," a fragment of history ready to elevate the environment with its ancient, proud, and audacious presence.

Size & Weight

Size:

Cm: 15 x 2 x h15 cm.
Inches: 5.9 x 0.7 x h5.9 in.

Weight:

1.00kg/ 2.20lb

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Object Care

You have chosen a unique handcrafted creation, designed for your spaces. To keep it beautiful over time, remember two simple rules:

Never get it wet.

For cleaning: dust it periodically using only a soft, completely dry cloth.

No other treatment is needed!

Un artigiano anziano con le mani sporche di argilla modella un grande vaso su un tornio da vasaio all'interno di un laboratorio rustico.

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