{"id":163,"date":"2026-11-13T07:57:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T07:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2026-11-13T09:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:26:57","slug":"handmade-vs-machine-made-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/handmade-vs-machine-made-tiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Handmade vs machine-made tiles: what’s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Handmade tiles are shaped, coloured or finished by hand, so every piece varies slightly and production is slower. Machine-made tiles are pressed and fired in controlled batches, so they are uniform, consistent in size and easier to install. Craft-inspired ceramic tiles sit in between: a handmade look with machine-made consistency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Handmade (e.g. Athangudi)<\/th>Craft-inspired ceramic (e.g. Homemade)<\/th>Standard machine-made<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Look<\/td>Unique, varied<\/td>Craft pattern and texture, consistent<\/td>Uniform<\/td><\/tr>
Size consistency<\/td>Small variation<\/td>Consistent<\/td>Consistent<\/td><\/tr>
Lead time<\/td>Longer, batch-made<\/td>Ask showroom<\/td>Usually in stock<\/td><\/tr>
Upkeep<\/td>Gentle cleaners<\/td>Wipe clean<\/td>Wipe clean<\/td><\/tr>
Best for<\/td>Heritage floors<\/td>Feature walls, hospitality, offices<\/td>Large areas, budget builds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where Homemade by Srinath Palette fits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homemade by Srinath Palette<\/a> takes six Indian crafts (Kantha, Pochampally ikat, Dabu, Phulkari, and eco prints from the parijatha flower and the banana leaf) into ceramic wall tiles. You get the craft story and texture without the variation and upkeep of fully handmade tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n