Each tile is hand-pressed. The process takes almost 1-3 weeks. That patience is what makes it last a century.
No two tiles from the same batch are identical. The slight variation is the mark of a human hand.
Athangudi tile predates modern flooring by centuries. It was made for exactly this kind of morning.
Cement, natural pigment, a hand press. No kiln. No glaze. Just material and time.
Natural cement holds the cool of the night. The floor does its work before the fan starts.