The Art Of The Azulejos - Portugal's Colored Tiles

Anyone who has ever been to Portugal will probably know them: the small, mostly blue square ceramic tiles, the so-called 'azulejos'. Especially in the capital of Lisbon they decorate many houses. Even today, the decorative tiles are still made by hand.
The word azulejos does not come from the Portuguese word "azul" for blue - as one might think. It comes from Arabic and means something like "polished little stone".

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[armadhatter]

As an American who grew up in a Portuguese family, I was 25 years old when I learned this was a unique part of the culture.

This was in my childhood bathroom, kitchen, and even outside. I grew up with these patterns everywhere and never realized it wasn’t just a normal decoration.

Always thought they were beautiful and unique but I guess I always took it a bit for granted

[HHHThanatos]

Lisbon is the most beautiful city I may have ever seen. Love the city, love the people.

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Art that was brought to the americas, and learned and mastered to decorate sacred spaces.

[unSeife]

2:03 i’m fascinated by the music choice here, one of my favorite songs. Lying Has To Stop by soft hair

[luispimenta]

My country and the art on it ❤🇵🇹 small country big big culture

[mgithaiga]

I want to decorate my Kitchen with Azulejos (Portuguese tiles and plates).

[cakemartyr]

Really interesting. I'd associated tiles with Cordoba in Spain, but you've enlightened me. You've also sold Lisbon to me.

[omkhasni]

This art comed from Moroccon traditions and word too, it is called Zellige

[niluferrdilekk]

0:15 a Man playing bağlama-a traditional Turkish instrument -

[FOLIPE]

Also very common in Brazil, where the fashion of covering the façades with azulejos came from.

[ElecBrane]

Why do I hear tango music in this video?

[mers]

Why did you have to use Spanish and Brazilian music for this video? We do have our own music...