Motawi Sumac in Cream – 4×8 Motawi

Motawi Tileworks’ 4×8 Sumac tile is based on the abstract sumac motif used throughout the Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House. The House was built for Susan Lawrence Dana, a social activist and socialite, in 1902. Because of the unlimited budget of the patron, Frank Lloyd Wright created some of his finest and most detailed art glass compositions for the elaborate home in Springfield, Illinois. Many are geometric abstractions of natural elements with the midwestern sumac plant as the primary motif. The natural form has been interpreted, reduced to its basic geometry, and used in a variety of ways on more than two hundred windows, doors, skylight panels, and light fixtures throughout the home. The rich amber and brown palette mirrors the autumnal color scheme of the prairie.

Motawi Tileworks is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan where they design and make all of their ceramic tiles by hand. They can be hung on the wall, displayed on a stand, or used as the focal point in your next tile project.

• tile in clock shown for reference only, correct tile will be shipped
• tile size: 3 13/16″ x 7 13/16″
• size with frame: 7 1/2″ x 11 1/2″
• tiles are 5/8″ thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

The solid wood frames are built by Family Woodworks in Pennsylvania with premium 2-inch flat quartersawn white oak wood and finished using their 4 step signature process. Available in Nutmeg and Ebony finishes.

• solid oak
• 2″ wide

The solid wood clocks are handmade in Iowa by Schlabaugh & Sons. Quartz movement with AA battery included. John Schlabaugh and his team have been designing and crafting wooden clocks and accessories for over 37 years. Originally working alongside his father, Emil, the family business is now run and operated by John and his wife, Jane Schlabaugh.

• 9″ w x 14″ h x 6″ d