What is the origin of the hydraulic mosaic? The Mediterranean origins Climbing tile for hydraulic mosaic Hydraulic mosaic as we know it today is a pavement produced since the end of the 19th century. Previously and for 10 centuries, very similar soils existed that gave life to the current mosaic; Originally from the Arab world and whose manufacture continues to have the same technique, although with modernized materials and tools. In fact the "climbing" or molds used...