
An overview
of Terracotta:
The amazing charm and beauty of hand crafted tiles and bricks lies in the variety of shape, color, design and texture that make one an unique creation of art. From the colonial period of time, in Khulna region of Bangladesh, the craftsmen are making these phenomenal pieces followed by their ancestors. It's rare to find such warmth and passion in machine made one. We cordially invite and welcome you, from the core of our heart, to keep alive this long rich heritage.
Today, no one is making finer or more beautiful tiles and bricks than few of our skilled craftsmen in Talavera tradition. Each piece is the result of strong dedication of the artisans to the crafts. They do work with their heart and soul starting from the selection of soil from the paddy land to packaging of the pieces in the pallets.
Our tiles and bricks are durable. It will last for centuries under congenial condition. These will not fade or peel. It can be easily wiped for cleaning. We don't add any modern chemical based color/glaze in our product. It is the natural color of the tiles and bricks that come out after firing.
The uses of our Terracotta
Tiles:
It is not surprising that our floor tiles have been chosen for terracotta style kitchen designs. The terracotta brick wall features and wooden ceiling beams have a very good match to create a homely feeling. It can also be integrated into both open plan kitchens and dining areas or standard layouts. Square floor tiles look great in a grid structure and emphasize the rustic beauty. Rectangular tiles more often used in a running bond pattern to create a traditional themed feel in the kitchen. Regardless of the size of the kitchen, terracotta floor tiles work great in both small areas and wide layouts. It can also be used as a stylish backsplash design.
It is important to create a warm and welcoming entrance to home or office and our terracotta tiles have all the qualities to simply offer it. These tiles are available in the size of square (15 ×15) cm which is suitable for small porch areas.
In order to bring a rustic look in hallway, our natural handmade terracotta tiles will undoubtedly help to highlight the unique look of ceiling spotlights. Walking on clay based terracotta tiles in hallways produce less noise than many other materials.
As a complement to the terracotta floor design, many people decide to go it with terracotta skirting . it provides a stylish feature to the overall look. it also prevents the bottom of the wall from being damaged. it is more rigorous and durable choice than standard wooden skirting boards.
Our terracotta tiles are excellent choice for bathroom floors and work great as part of rustic bathroom and suite designs matching copper pipes and freestanding baths. it can also be sealed in the bathroom area to create a non perforated surface. for a warm surface under the foot it can used with under floor heating mats. To continue the rustic theme throughout the bathroom, it can be complemented brick style wall tiles.
For interior design layout, terracotta tiles are really good choice for creating a feature wall. It also suits very well in the in home living and dining areas. it creates a stylish backdrop in any room and match perfectly with popular colors like brown, cream and black.
Terracotta tiles provide the fireplace trendy surroundings. It is widely used as a part of both contemporary and traditional thematic fireplace designs. It can also be used on both the walls and foundation of the fireplace.
It can be used throughout the home, including the living room floor, especially rooms with old features and barn conversions. it has the strength and durability needed to withstand even high levels of foot traffic in busy areas. it is easier to wipe and clean and are less likely to stain than carpet.
Our tiles are chosen for a wide range of stair designs including the spirals and regular formation. Due to sound absorption capacity of terracotta, it is an excellent choice for stairs. It is also recommended for porch steps.
The process of manufacturing:
The most interesting and promising part of our product is the clay itself. This is special because it is only available in our locality from all over the country. Our craftsmen, the genius souls, doing this from long generations, are the most integral part of our business.
It starts with selecting the clay from the paddy lands. We extract it by digging 2-4 feet down and then mix it carefully.

Craftsman collecting Clay from paddy land.
Afterwards, we add appropriate amount of water and make pieces with perfect consistency until it is perfectly suitable to be fit in the wooden mould.

Women craftsmen making pieces with wooden mould
Craftsmen make each pieces individually with their magical touch of hand only and then put those in the ground for 3/4 days. Thus allowing those to be cured and dried by the sun and wind.




Tiles and bricks are being dried and cured in the sun and wind.
When pieces are ready to fire, we put those very carefully in special kilns, designed by us, in a proper manner. For the firing purpose, we use trees, planted simultaneously time to time, by us, as fuel.



Pieces are ready for fire



Special Kiln design by us
Burning those at 900-1100 degree Celsius for almost 90-95 hours makes it stronger than ever. Thus each piece comes out with magnificent shape and color.



Tiles and Bricks after firing in the Kiln
Finished Products:












Finished Products
Products ready for Export:



Products ready for Export
Number of employees:
Currently, we have a workforce consists of almost fifty five people working in different departments of our company. We can’t truly say that we believe in the greatness of nature without including the sole bearer of life in our journey. That’s why women have such a crucial role in making us who we are. We are trying to do our bit in empowering women by giving them the necessary platforms, financial stability, and the space to shine. We can proudly say that 40% of our workforce consists of women employed across various business divisions and manufacturing processes. They are the reason behind our exponential growth trajectory. They are the true-life bearers of our company as well.
Color option:
Light Yellow Pink, Red, Brown, Flashes.
Transport:
We recommend, it would be a shipment FOB Mongla Sea Port, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Payment Terms:
LC for 60(Sixty) days Or TT
About Arkan Group:
Ahyan Group stands as a formidable employer, providing livelihoods and opportunities for growth to a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 individuals. At the heart of Ahyan's operations are the dedicated employees who contribute their skills, talents, and expertise to drive the group's success across its various subsidiaries and business ventures. From skilled laborers in manufacturing facilities to executives leading strategic initiatives, each employee plays a vital role in upholding Ahyan's commitment to excellence, innovation, and societal impact. With a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, Ahyan Group empowers its workforce to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the group's overarching mission of driving economic growth and fostering sustainable development in Bangladesh and beyond.