Types of Mosaic Stones
Ceramic Mosaic & More – Stones with Character
From mini mosaics to marble pieces: your ideas will find the right building blocks here. Mosaic design was already an art form in antiquity – with us, it comes back to life! Whether for school projects, reenactments, or decoration: these types of stones are more than just material – they are messengers of ancient times.
- Strong color intensity and a wide variety of shapes
- Various shapes, colors, and sizes – perfect for every idea
- Didactic value for lessons & workshops
- Sustainable, authentic, fascinating
Select your matching stones now and create a mosaic of possibilities!
The Colorful World of Mosaic Tiles
The word mosaic is derived from the Late Latin Musaicum (opus – a work dedicated to the Muses). The musiv technique refers to assembling flat, multicolored pieces of stone, metal, or wood into decorative patterns. Recently, mosaics have regained significance in the field of arts and crafts. Learn more in the mosaic tile section.
For example, in the Main Tower in Frankfurt am Main, there is an impressive wall mosaic called "Frankfurter Treppe" by Berlin artist Stephan Huber.
You too can create your own mosaic: on house walls, flower pots or glass vases, on plates, floors... your imagination knows no bounds! Let yourself be enchanted by the ancient art of stone-setting…
Mosaic Stories
Incidentally, the world's oldest mosaics were found between the Euphrates and Tigris, in Mesopotamia, near the city of Ur, dating back to the Sumerian period (approx. 2500 – 3000 BC). These were palm trunk columns encased in asphalt (a mix of bitumen and stone aggregate), decorated with mosaic tiles. Even back then, mosaic tiles were also used in wall friezes and to decorate jewelry boxes.
Roman Mosaics
Mosaics were especially widespread in the Roman Empire. Many floors and walls in the homes of the upper class were decorated with mosaics. In the first century AD, black-and-white mosaics with geometric motifs were especially popular. Figurative motifs were rare and only gained popularity in the second century. From then on, multicolored mosaics became more common. In the eastern parts of the empire, classical Greek elements and traditions predominated, as mosaic art thrived especially in the Byzantine Empire.
Famous late antique mosaics can be found, for instance, in Ravenna, Italy.
Mosaics from Cologne
In Germany too, several ancient mosaics from Roman times have been found. One of the most famous is the Dionysus Mosaic in Cologne, discovered in 1941 during excavation work, above which the Romano-Germanic Museum was later built.
Crafting Mosaics
You will find beautiful mosaic tiles to craft your very own Roman mosaic on the "Mosaic" pages of the Römer Shop. We also offer inspiration and templates for artistic mosaics. If you have questions about choosing your stones, we’re happy to help.
You can cut the various mosaic tiles with pliers or heavy-duty scissors as needed. In the "Mosaic" section, you’ll find tiles made of marble, Ceraton, and Byzantine mosaic stones in various sizes and colors.
Recommendation for Your Mosaic Hobby
On the professional mosaic pages, you’ll find even more on this topic.
www.Mosaik-Shop.com
The Mosaic and Römer Shop team wishes you a colorful journey through the dazzling and inspiring world of mosaics!
