Located in a pastoral kibbutz in the Upper Galilee, Eilon Mosaic is the first mosaic factory established in Israel. It offers a wide range of mosaic artwork and guided tours of the factory.

History of Eilon Mosaics

King Herod introduced Mosaic floors in the Holy Land, about 2,000 years ago. They became popular in both private and public buildings during the Roman and Byzantine periods and are found in hundreds of archaeological sites. Eilon mosaics revived this craft in Israel in modern times. In the 1960s by two members of kibbutz Eilon established Eilon mosaics to provide work for its retirees. Their first big project was decorating the Tunisian synagogue in Akko. The mosaics covering its floors and walls represented various topics, including replicas of old mosaic floors.

Since then, Eilon Mosaics catered to many more clients. Among its customers are the Israeli President’s house, the Israeli parliament (the Knesset), Israeli embassies worldwide, synagogues in Israel and around the world, hotels, and private homes. Their most recent projects are decorative walls in the Jewish Quarter’s Cardo.

Touring Eilon Mosaics and Kibbutz Eilon

Eilon Mosaics welcomes visitors to their showroom and outlet next to the factory, Sunday through Friday. It also offers guided tours of the factory. The kibbutz is also worth visiting, as its pathways are decorated with various mosaic-sculptured artwork.

A Tour of Eilon Mosaics can be combined with a day tour in the north.