Detroit Flag Tile
The Detroit Flag Tile is a ceramic version of the city of Detroit's flag. It is divided into four rectangular sections, one in each corner, that feature stars, fluer-de-lis, stripes and lions. In the center sits a round seal featuring a detailed design.
Detail photo of the centerpiece of the Detroit Flag Tile. The circular emblem reads “The City of Detroit” and “Michigan” at the top and bottom. At its center, are two women in red and blue robes. Fire is in the background of the woman on the left and reads “Speramus Meliora” which is latin for “We hope for better things”. The woman on the left is surrounded by a cityscape and reads “Resurget Cineribus” which is “It will rise from the ashes” in latin.
This Detroit Falg tile features the glossy deep green Kale glaze.
A Kale Detroit Flag tile rests on a wooden table.
A Kale Detroit Flag Tile sits on a black and white street map of Detroit.
Hands hold the Detroit Flag Tile.
This Detroit Flag tile features the glossy deep blue Ocean glaze.
Detroit Flag Tile
Detroit Flag Tile
Detroit Flag Tile
The Detroit Flag Tile is a ceramic version of the city of Detroit's flag. It is divided into four rectangular sections, one in each corner, that feature stars, fluer-de-lis, stripes and lions. In the center sits a round seal featuring a detailed design.
Detail photo of the centerpiece of the Detroit Flag Tile. The circular emblem reads “The City of Detroit” and “Michigan” at the top and bottom. At its center, are two women in red and blue robes. Fire is in the background of the woman on the left and reads “Speramus Meliora” which is latin for “We hope for better things”. The woman on the left is surrounded by a cityscape and reads “Resurget Cineribus” which is “It will rise from the ashes” in latin.
This Detroit Falg tile features the glossy deep green Kale glaze.
A Kale Detroit Flag tile rests on a wooden table.
A Kale Detroit Flag Tile sits on a black and white street map of Detroit.
Hands hold the Detroit Flag Tile.
This Detroit Flag tile features the glossy deep blue Ocean glaze.
Detroit Flag Tile
Detroit Flag Tile

Detroit Flag Tile

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Designed in 1907 by David Emil Heineman, the flag of Detroit commemorates the countries that have controlled the city within its four corners: the French fleur-de-lis, Great Britain’s golden lions, and the American stars and stripes. The city seal in the center, designed by J.O. Lewis in 1827, depicts the great fire of 1805. While the woman on the left weeps for the burning city, the lady on the right provides comfort, gesturing to the new city that will take its place. The spirit of Detroit is represented in Latin with "Speramus Meliora"—"We hope for better things"—and "Resurget Cineribus"—"it will rise from the ashes".

  • 6" x 9" 
  • High-fire stoneware tile
  • Individually hand-pressed and glazed by Pewabic artisans
  • Pewabic logo stamped on the bottom
  • Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one of a kind
  • Also available in Hand-Painted options
  • In Ocean and Kale

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