This freshwater shell mosaic is made from finely cut and shaped Tijolo shell set on mesh for easier installation. The recorded tessera formats are 15 x 25 mm and 13 x 30 mm, giving the surface a small brick-like rhythm rather than a square grid. De Ferranti notes that the material works particularly well with white marble, where the shell introduces light and movement without creating a strong colour contrast. Existing commissions include walls, vanity-unit doors and tabletops, while smaller quantities can be used as borders, dados or accent tiles when a full shell field is not required.

Freshwater Shell Mosaic | Material and Pattern

Tijolo is a freshwater shell, so natural variation is expected across the pieces. Pearly whites, pale cream and subtle silver flashes can shift as the viewing angle changes. The mesh backing supports alignment, but the material should still be judged from several sheets together because individual shell pieces will not be visually identical.

Compare Mother of Pearl Mini Mosaic 1cm, Pinctada Shell and Soft-Edge Mother of Pearl Mosaic 2cm for related approaches to shell colour, scale, pattern or surface treatment. The Shells & Mother of Pearl collection places this product within De Ferranti's wider group of shell mosaics, inlays, trims and relief surfaces.

Specification, Samples and Layout

Choose the tessera format in relation to the surrounding scale of stone, cabinetry or wall panelling. Confirm grout tone, sheet junctions, edge details and cleaning regime before installation. The source applications include floors and swimming pools, so project-specific suitability should be checked for the exact substrate, traffic, water treatment and fixing system before using the freshwater shell mosaic in those conditions.

Project Guidance and Enquiries

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