terra-cotta

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Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The holiday pop-up sale of ceramics studio and gallery Modern Glaze is well worth the trip to Shoreline; you’ll find artsy, handmade treasures by local artists, from terra-cotta teacups to whimsical collages.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

The resulting facade ranges from iron ore at the bottom to a light tan at the top, finished with lighter-toned terra-cotta caps that recall snow-capped rock masses and spires.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

A shoe salesman pleaded guilty to stealing the thumb of a 2,000-year-old Chinese terra-cotta warrior at a museum in Philadelphia.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Tall and lean, with terra-cotta eyes that make his face look even darker.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins