Onigawara Roof Tile
Is bringing these ancient architectural pieces to your homes.
Onigawara roof tile. Concrete clay roof tiles. Our goal is to maintain a comprehensive inventory of tiles used not only in the sacramento area but california as well as much of the united states. They re japanese decorative tiles placed at the ends of the main roof ridge of temple shrine and residence structures. Oni gawara decorative roof tiles can usually be seen at the ends of the main ridge on ancient japanese temple structures shrines and residences.
Now japanese company shinto ltd. Swirling or wave patterns found at the bottom right and left of the onigawaraare called hire スh. We also have in stock roof tiles for fast pick up or delivery. Discontinued roofing tiles salvaged clay and concrete roof tiles available.
Tochigi japan check out these stunning ceramic onigawara literally ogre or demon tile. Here at vintage roof tile sacramento we pride ourselves on our reputation. Cedar shakes shingles. They re not only for decoration but also to control rain water.
To make your trip quicker bring a sample tile or pictures and check the manufacturer stamp on the underside of your tile. 7 x 12 salvaged ludowici brittany shingle tiles. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting a japanese ogre oni or a fearsome beast. They re not only for decoration but also to control rain water.
Usually tile but occasionally made of stone or wood. Ogre tile are a type of roof ornamentation found in japanese architecture. Prior to the heian period similar ornaments with floral and plant designs hanagawara preceded the onigawara. Oni gawara literally oni tiles are roof tiles that are affixed to the end of the roof ridge.
If you need a custom tile manufactured we can do that too. As an ornamental architectural element onigawara literally goblin tile came to prominence in japan s kamakura period 1185 1332 but the term is also used for decorative roof tiles in the shape of flowers or animals that were already used in the earlier nara and heian periods to prevent leaks and general weathering. These roofing tiles are perfect for tile roof repair and restoration. Custom made concrete tiles also available.
In the case of temples shrines and palaces the terms oni ita スs ス ス or hanagawara スヤ奇ソス are sometimes used insted of onigawara. We custom manufacture roofing tiles to replace those obsolete roof tiles.