One sheet, two cities
This tile exists because two very different interiors share one instinct.
The plum blossom — five petals, the first flower to open before winter ends — is a motif that has shown up in Chinese visual culture for centuries. It also sits at the heart of this product's name: French Vintage Stone Plum Blossom Mosaic Tile, 300x300mm.
Our product page describes the design origin in one line: "Inspired by the romantic charm of old Shanghai lane houses and classic French interiors." That's the honest summary. The pattern is a stone translation of a flower both traditions kept near their homes — old Shanghai shikumen lane houses on one side, classic French interiors on the other.
What you're buying is that idea, cut into stone: a 300x300mm mesh-backed sheet of natural stone mosaic, with a delicate five-petal plum blossom inlay on a richly textured stone background, polished finish, with the natural veining you only get from real stone.
What's actually in the listing
Here's what the product listing states directly — nothing more, nothing less:
- Material: natural stone mosaic
- Pattern: plum blossom (five-petal flower) inlay
- Sheet size: 300 x 300 mm (approx. 12" x 12")
- Mounting: mesh-backed for easy installation
- Style: French vintage / retro old Shanghai
- Finish: polished stone with natural veining
- Sold as: a single sample piece, USD $26.80 (SKU: PLUM-300-01 / 02 / 03 — three colourways)
The gold-tone accents you see at the flower intersections in the photos are part of the inlay work — light catches them differently depending on the angle, which is what makes the pattern read as "vintage" rather than "geometric."
On colourways: the three SKUs correspond to three base stone colours — the dark green (most architectural), black (most dramatic), and white (most restrained). The plum blossom inlay and finish are consistent across all three.
What the maker says about where it goes
From the product listing's recommended applications:
- Kitchen backsplashes & feature walls
- Bathroom & shower walls
- Floor accents & entryways
- Cafes, restaurants, boutiques & hotel interiors
- Villa, apartment & heritage-style renovations
That's a wall-and-floor stone mosaic, mesh-mounted, sized for quick aligned install — suited to both residential and hospitality settings.
The one honest caveat in the listing
Natural stone is not a printed product, and the listing says so plainly:
"Natural stone has inherent variation in veining and tone — this is part of its authentic character."
Every sheet is unique. If your project needs sheets to feel uniform, that variation is the variable to plan for — order a sample first, look at it in your actual light, and if a project spans many square metres, ask us for a current batch photo before you commit.
Where we'd steer you elsewhere, honestly:
- Large-scale commercial floors with very heavy traffic — check wear expectations with your installer first
- Directly behind a gas cooktop — oil spatter is harder to clean out of textured natural stone than off glass; a glass splashback behind the cooktop plus this tile elsewhere is the move
Pricing, samples and how bulk works
The listing is a sample piece: USD $26.80 per 300x300mm sheet.
The credit-back guarantee is stated in the listing: "The cost of this sample will be 100% credited back to you when you place your full project order with us." Sample first, and if you proceed, the $26.80 comes off your project order.
For bulk: we ship directly from our workshop in Foshan, China. To get a precise shipping quote, message us with:
- Your zip code / postcode
- Total area size (sq ft or m²)
We'll create a custom Shopify listing for your bulk order — so the price you see reflects your actual area, destination and shipping route, rather than a generic number.
FAQ
Q: Is this a sample or a full tile order? A: The listing is a single sample piece (USD $26.80) so you can experience the texture and colour in your own space. Bulk orders are quoted separately via a custom listing.
Q: Is the sample cost really credited back? A: Yes — the listing states the sample cost is 100% credited back when you place your full project order.
Q: What are the three SKUs? A: Three base stone colourways (SKU PLUM-300-01 / 02 / 03). The plum blossom inlay and finish are consistent; the base stone colour differs.
Q: What size is each sheet? A: 300 x 300 mm, approximately 12" x 12", mesh-backed.
Q: Can I use it on both walls and floors? A: The listing lists it for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom and shower walls, floor accents, entryways, and hospitality interiors — but for your specific substrate, confirm with your installer or message us before ordering.
Q: How do I get a bulk shipping quote? A: Send your zip/postcode and total area size — we'll respond with a custom Shopify listing and precise quote.
Closing
One 300x300mm sheet. Natural stone. A five-petal flower that two design traditions both held onto. And a sample price low enough that the risk is basically the postage.
Order the sample, hold it in your hand, put it against your wall — the listing's credit-back guarantee means the $26.80 isn't lost if you love it enough to go bigger.
— The GleamRock studio, Foshan
Order the Plum Blossom Mosaic sample →
Going further: for room-by-room placement, see Plum Blossom Stone Mosaic: 10 Rooms for a 300x300mm French Vintage Pattern — kitchen, shower, entry, cafe, hotel and bar, with the sheet specs and wall-versus-floor notes.