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| $6.90 Each tile number. Handpainted in Portugal an exclusive edition of Provincia. Tile measures 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Shipping and handling is $4.95 for the first tile. Shipping of each additional is FREE!!!.
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| $75.00 Beautiful handmade tile frame 12" x 9". Inside for picture size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" |
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| $4.50 each tile border 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" |
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| $4.50 corner tile 1 3/4"x1 3/4" |
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$29.00 Bread Tile by Portuguese Artist Ana Rita R. Andrade. 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
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| To order call 508-487-5603 |
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$29.00 Elephant ears, palmier cake Tile by Portuguese Artist Ana Rita R. Andrade. 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
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| To order call 508-487-5603 |
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$29.00 Bolacha Maria Tile cookie by Portuguese Artist Ana Rita R. Andrade. 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
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| To order call 508-487-5603 |
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$29.00 Doe Tile by Portuguese Artist Ana Rita R. Andrade. 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
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| Click on image to enlarge |
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| $36.00 Fish Tile Trivet Coaster Handmade and hanpainted in Portugal. Tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Bird Tile. Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Antelope Octogonal Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x |
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| $36.00 Ducks Flying Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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Portuguese Tiles
The handpainted Azulejos of Portugal
The handmade process of these "Azulejos" or glazed Portuguese tiles, offers unique characteristics distinguishing it from all other tiles.. Each azulejo is pressed by hand from wet terracotta clay, which is locally produced in Portugal. After each one is cut, it goes to the drying station which takes two to three months, due to the fact that the tiles dry naturally. At this stage, the tile acquires irregular surfaces which are very important to distinguish the "azulejo" from the smooth, all even, machine-made tiles.
The tile is then baked in a high temperature oven. Than, each tile is hand glazed and frequently shows a shade of rose around the edges. The "azulejo" is hand painted. Stamps and decals are never used. After being hand painted, the tile returns to the oven for a final firing. The final results show lovely tiles with various nuances in color. These fluctuations are the result of the careful, individually, handcrafted style of each artist.
Often times very fine lines called "cracle" appear on the tile surface. These are caused by the terracotta, the glaze and the temperature at which the "azulejo" is baked. The age of a tile can be determined by either the presence or absence of these small lines.
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| $36.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| 29.00 Handmade and hanpainted Portuguese Christmas tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| #36.00 Happy Holidays Portuguese Handmade and hanpainted tile with cork on the reverse side 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". |
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| Reverse side of the tiles. A layer of cork will protect the tiles as it can be used as a trivet or coaster |
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| Click on above Portuguese 18th century tile to see some of our antique tiles |
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