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Portugal Azulejo tile

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Size: Small (10.8 cm x 10.8 cm)

Display your favourite photos, images, and quotes on this vibrant ceramic tile. You can use your custom tile as a trivet or to upgrade your home deco. This is a fully functioning tile and is great in backsplashes. Great for holiday, wedding, and office gifts.

  • Dimensions: 10.79 cml x 10.79 cmw; Thickness: 0.48 cm
  • Weight: 106 grams.
  • Made of white ceramic
  • Full-colour, full-bleed printing
  • Not recommended for outdoor use. Protect from exposure to direct sunlight
Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product’s customisable design area measures 10.79 cm x 10.79 cm. For best results please add 1/8" bleed

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Portugal Azulejo tile

Portugal Azulejo tile

Azulejos are a defining feature of Portuguese art and architecture, renowned for their intricate patterns and vivid colours—especially the signature blue and white. The word "azulejo" comes from the Arabic al-zillīj, meaning “polished stone,” a nod to the Moorish influence on Iberian design. Introduced to Portugal in the 15th century via Spain, azulejos quickly evolved into a uniquely Portuguese tradition, blending Islamic geometric motifs with Renaissance, Baroque, and later Romantic and Art Nouveau styles. They are made by glazing ceramic tiles and decorating them with detailed, often hand-painted designs ranging from abstract patterns to full narrative scenes. Throughout Portugal, azulejos are more than mere decoration—they are storytelling tools, historical records, and markers of cultural identity. In Lisbon, the National Tile Museum offers an expansive look into their evolution. Public buildings, churches, train stations (like São Bento in Porto), and even ordinary homes proudly display panels of azulejos depicting everything from maritime history and religious tales to pastoral life and urban scenes. These tiles serve both aesthetic and functional purposes: they’re durable, easy to clean, and they help regulate temperature in Portugal’s warm climate. Today, azulejos remain a vibrant part of Portuguese heritage, celebrated not just in historic sites but also in contemporary art and design.

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Was shipped quickly and packaging was superb... Product was simply beautiful, I would highly recommend! I wanted to keep the gift for myself😁. Printing looked great, it was flawless with a glossy finish... beautiful!!

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Designed on 2025-05-25, 1:20 PM
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