These tiles typically measure 10.9 to 11.2 centimeters per side and from 2.5 to 3 centimeters in thickness. Moorish in inspiration and tradition, straight-lined geometric designs are the most common, however geometric designs using curves are known.
Paste is typically cream to buff in color although reddish paste has been noted. Off-white background with impressed designs painted in blue, green, manganese, honey, or gold. Geometric design motifs including linked polygons, chains, and eight pointed stars.