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Michael Aram’s orchid design transforms into a striking three- dimensional ceramic tile by Artistic Tile. The tile has dozens of hand formed flowers on a black or white background. The pattern is also available in a 2D version for floors and other purposes. (Artistic Tile via AP)

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People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials.

By Associated Press November 14, 2019