And can new trends sustain this traditional craft? More from So Expensive Cement ... they can cost over 10 times as much as some ceramic subway tiles. And despite the premium, many workshops ...

Compare that to ceramic subway tiles, which might only cost $0.15 per square foot. The craft of making zellige tiles is centuries old, but it may be dying as young artisans lose interest in the trade.

Subway, zellige, terracotta ... Delft tile is a celebration of the Netherlands' culture and historic crafting techniques. These tiles are still manufactured today, primarily in Northern Europe.