terra-cotta

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Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Asphalt shingles, tiles, wood shakes, concrete, metal shingles, concrete and terra-cotta clay tend to reflect more heat.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

The resulting facade ranges from iron ore at the bottom to a light tan at the top, finished with lighter-toned terra-cotta caps that recall snow-capped rock masses and spires.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

In the darkness, Mr. Rohana walked around in his ugly sweater and a Phillies cap, lighting up the terra-cotta figures with his cellphone flashlight.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Once, a shingle came loose under Dustfinger’s boots, but he managed to catch it just in time, before the terra-cotta tile could fall and break in the street below.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke