The Emery selenium red handmade crackled terracotta subway tile is a testament to the beauty of tradition. These subway tiles are made with centuries-old techniques. They're handmade and twice-fired in a wood-burning kiln. Emery's rich, bold red color and beautifully uneven surface can only be achieved through its genuine handmade production process. Investing in these tiles brings not just beauty into your home, but also a first-rate example of fine craftsmanship. The handcrafted tiles of the Emery collection are made with deliberately slow production techniques with each tile taking more than 30 days from start to finish. The patience of these ceramics masters yields brilliant colors and artisanal surfaces. Made sustainably in Italy, this collection features subway formats, allowing you to mix and match for endless pattern and palette possibilities. The master ceramicists who create the Emery collection use a time-honored and exacting method that has been passed down for generations. The process begins with high-quality rock clay. Once purified, it is pressed into wooden molds and left to air dry for several weeks. Once dry, the clay is fired in a wood-burning kiln for 36 hours, hand-glazed, and fired again for 20 more hours.