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Sirocco: The Desert Wind Mosaic

A marble and travertine mosaic where warm stone and dark geometry meet like desert wind crossing the sea.

Sirocco is movement in hot stone. Travertine and dark marble interlock in octagons and diamonds, carrying the dry energy of a wind that has crossed the desert.

It feels elemental, graphic, and sun-struck, made for rooms that want warmth with edge.

Design Perspective

The pattern balances two forces: travertine warmth and dark marble contrast. The octagon-and-diamond layout gives the surface an old-world structure with a sharper modern read.

The tumbled finish softens the edges and makes the composition feel worn-in, not precious.

Best Uses

Use Sirocco for floors, backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, powder rooms, bathroom walls, entries, and hospitality spaces with a warm, collected mood.

It is especially strong where you want pattern that feels ancient, dry, and architectural.

Material Character

Natural travertine brings warmth, pores, and mineral variation. Dark marble adds contrast and graphic definition.

The tumbled, textured surface gives Sirocco a more aged, tactile character than polished stone.

Technical Specifications

Collection
Desert Atlas Family
Material
natural marble and travertine
Finish
Tumbled
Surface
Textured
Size
11 4/5"x11 4/5"
Pieces per box
11
Coverage per box
10.63 ft²
Weight
36.38 lbs/box
Intended use
Interior walls, interior floors, backsplashes, powder rooms, bathrooms, feature installations, decorative surfaces
Overage
15% recommended

Installation & Care Guidance

Install with mortar suitable for natural stone mosaics. Dry-lay before setting to review tonal balance, dark accents, and pattern continuity.

Seal after installation with a penetrating stone sealer. Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaner and avoid acidic or abrasive products.

For wet floors, confirm slip, grout, sealing, and maintenance requirements with your installer before ordering.

Pairing & Styling Notes

Pair Sirocco with plaster, walnut, bronze, leather, travertine slabs, blackened metal, and warm white walls.

Let the room feel collected from sun, stone, and travel, not styled from a theme board.

Let Sirocco Move Through the Room

Order a sample to see the travertine warmth, dark marble contrast, and tumbled texture before choosing the full surface.

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