In the early part of the 20th century, glazed tiles popularly known as decorative wall Tiles across the world found favor with the affluent Peranakan community of Singapore. The Peranakans decorated their houses, furniture, and other surfaces with these colorful tiles. soon enough, these tiles became a distinctive feature of this community and they began to be referred to as Peranakan tiles.
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Peranakan tiles are synonymous with local design and architecture — seen on the facade of shophouses and even in interiors of contemporary homes. For a massive selection of vintage and replica tiles for your home, Peranakan Tiles Gallery has got you covered in Singapore. Early on in the 20th century, across the world glazed tiles popularly known as decorative wall tiles found favour with the affluent Peranakan community of Singapore. Back in the day when shophouses were being torn down, these tiles were salvaged and collected by owner Victor Lim. If you’re keen on giving your home an authentic Peranakan touch — the store at 36 Temple Street brings you through a wide range of beautifully polished pieces from England, Belgium and Japan.
