The design for "California Oak" comes from a block print inspired by the rolling hills of the Central Coast in California. Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who strives always to fuse Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. Several years ago, Nawal Motawi, a longtime admirer of Yoshiko's work, approached her for a collaboration. Motawi thought Yamamoto's bold prints would work well as a raised-line tile design. She was right. Yamamoto's graceful, swaying scenes brought the clay to life.  Every tile is hand-glazed and embossed on the back for authenticity. At approximately 5/8 inches thick, every tile has a notch in the back for hanging unframed. Made in the USA. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth using mild soap. Framed with quarter-sawn oak in ebony, handmade by Dard Hunter Studios, this tile can hang horizontally or vertically, or perch on a large easels. Frame features include mitered corners and stapled joints. Ceramic with solid wood frame. Measures 6 x 8 in.