Mangalore Mangalore (also Mangalore tiles) is a genuine tile type in the city of Mangalore, India. Tiles were first introduced to India in 1860 by a German missionary. Since then, the industry has grown in India with these red tiles, made from hard, laterite clay, in great demand all over the country. They are exported to Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the Far East and even to East Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. This is the only recommended tile for government buildings in India under the British Raj.
These tiles still define the Mangalore horizon and the characteristics of urban settings. They are a popular roof shape and are preferred over concrete because of their good quality.
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Etymology
This tile is native to Mangalore, a town in the former South Kanara district on the west coast of India. Hence they are named Mangli Mangel by tile factory manufacturers.
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History
The German missionary plebot (Georg Plebst in fact) founded the first tile factory in Mangalore in 1860, after he discovered large deposits of clay on the banks of the river Gurupura (also Phalguni) and Nethravathi (also Bantwal). It is called the Basel Mission tile factory, and is the first tile factory in India, located on the banks of the Nethravathi river, near the Morgan Gate, about 100 meters (0.10 km) from the Ullal bridge. Currently Mphasis, HP Company has been established in this area.
Several other tile factories were established in the following years. In 1868, the Albuquerque tile factory that produced the tiles was started by Mr.Pascal Albuquerque in Panemangalore in South Kanara. This is the only tile to be recommended for Government buildings in India during the British regime. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a World Heritage Site also topped this tile because of its excellent quality and is preferred over the Bombay tiles by the structural architect Frederick William Stevens.
Since the opening of the Albuquerque tile factory, Mangalore has been actively involved in the manufacture of these red Mangalore tiles. In 1878, it was followed by the Alvares tile factory founded by Mr. Simon Alvares of Bombay in Mangalore. Factory-produced tiles are in great demand throughout the Indian and East African continents. Mud sedans are abundant, much firewood from the Western Ghats and cheap skilled labor helps the industry thrive. In the 1900s there were about 25 tile factories located within and around Mangalore. In 1994 about 75 tile factories were present in Mangalore. During the years 1991-1992 of 12 selected tile factories, 6 were owned by Hindus and 6 others by Christians. The factories along with these tiles also produce materials such as mountains, limestone and bricks.
The Calicut Tile Co. (CTC) is the first fully mechanical roof tile manufacturer in India. It started in 1878. In addition to tile, CTC also produces, ceiling tiles, hourdees, hollow blocks, paved tiles, decorative garden tiles and terracotta products. The company is fully operational even today. CTC products in Ferok are well known and sold under the QUEEN brand. They have another factory in the state of Karnataka. This product is known as KING brand.
In 2007, the industry suffered losses with about 10 dead tile factories due to the scarcity of raw materials such as clay. and because factories are struggling to find skilled and cooperative workers.
Quality and Use
They provide excellent ventilation especially during summer and aesthetically as well. Some of them are mainly made to be placed above the kitchen and bathroom for smoke to escape. Over a period of time, this tile becomes darkened black from the constant exposure to soot and smoke. This red clay tile, its unique shape and size is very famous and exported all over the world. They are unique and made or available in different sizes and different shapes depending on user requirements.
These tiles are not only environmentally friendly but also cheap, durable and cost only one-third of the cement. Some buildings that are 100 years old still have a roof tile. This tile is suitable for areas that experience heavy rain because the water channel is easy and fast. Mangalore tiles are generally placed on forty-five degrees sloping. Tiles get a strong red color due to the high proportion of iron compounds found in laterite clays. Tiles weigh about 2 pounds (4.4 pounds) to 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds). This type of tile is most popularly used in Canara, Goa, Kerala, and Konkan.
Get started
The first part is gathering enough clay and placing it in the mold and cut it for proper measurement. Then the rectangular rectangle piece with the appropriate length and thickness is placed on another machine that puts the factory logo and shapes it into a tile. Then by hand, any additional clay is removed and sent to be brought for firing and then glazed. It is interesting to say at least to see how men and women work together to produce the final product. Once fired and the glass is ready and stored for transportation/shipping.
Trade and commerce
Tiles are exported to East Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Note
A different type of JH MORGAN tile is found in the Old Suriyani church in Chenganoor which is much older than the photos shown in the photo.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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