{"id":5,"date":"2019-02-26T04:55:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T04:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/velhagoa.net\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2019-03-06T10:33:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T10:33:25","slug":"azulejos-hidden-gem-of-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/velhagoa.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/26\/azulejos-hidden-gem-of-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"Azulejos: Hidden Gem of Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Azulejo\u2014pronounced as ah-zoo-le-zhoo in Portuguese, are\nhand-painted ceramic tiles. These alluring and scintillating tiles are a result\nof extreme dedication and passion. A hidden gem of Goa that is due for its fame\nand spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Goa is famously known for its beaches, it\u2019s time that Azulejos\nare equally credited for adding to the unprecedented beauty of the state. As it\nremains an intricate part of the culture, architecture and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charming the boulevards of Goa, Azulejos is one of its kind.\nIt sees a more ubiquitous application of religious and cartoony caricature\nthemed tiles in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 1: Mario Miranda inspired Azulejos, by Velha Goa for Marriots <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As commonly mistaken, Azulejos are not painted ceramic,\nthey\u2019re hand painted ceramic tiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These incredibly mesmerizing tiles are a fruit of immense labour.\nTo make these tiles, first clay and water are mixed into a dough, spread on a\ntray, cut to size, dried and fired in a kiln. It is, then, glazed with powdered\nglass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the tile is set and ready, the drawings are transferred\nthrough tracing paper by sprinkling the perforations with powdered charcoal.\nWhile, some just draw straight on the tile and paint it. The paint used in\nAzulejos is made of glass powder and oxides that prevents it from fading with\ntime. Once the painting is completed, it is fired again at 1,050 \u00baC to fuse the\nglaze, setting the painting. And, voila! beautiful Azulejos is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 2: Workshop conducted by Velha Goa <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The History:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Portuguese during their reign introduced Goa to various\nproducts like chillies, potatoes, pineapples, cashew, rubber etc. They also\nleft behind some of our architectural history\u2019s most magnificent buildings that\nstill stand tall even to this day. Azulejos however, remains one of the best\ncontribution to our artistic society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art of Azulejos was allegedly born in Arab around\n15th CE. There on it travelled to the Spanish city of Seville. The\nearliest art had interlocking curvilinear, geometric or floral motifs\n(influenced by the ideology of Islam). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, when it spread to Spain and Portugal, the designs\nunderwent massive changes. However, it is safe to say the industry bloomed from\nthe influence of these countries, and Portuguese further spread it into its\ncolonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In India, Azulejos is exclusive only to Goa. For the longest\nthere was a lack of Azulejos artists in Goa, that almost led to its extinction,\nuntil some prominent hidden figures restored the art back into the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mario Miranda\u2019s caricatures have a huge influence on modern\nday Azuljeo designs, but it is not confined to that. The popular motifs include\nGoan fisherwoman, toddy tappers, ferries, boats, kunbi dance, bhatkar,\nchurches, taverns, rural life, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 3: Panjim Chapel <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once an almost forgotten art, is now an intimate part of the\nstate\u2019s landscape. Artists have embraced the art and buyers\/patrons are\nloosening their purse-strings. In Goa, Azulejos are found on the interior and\nexterior of churches, ordinary houses, schools, restaurants, bars and\neven railway station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most prominent are the murals and name plates. Azulejos\nname plaques are distinguished characteristic of Goan houses. They blend in\nwith any design and setting due its versatile nature. They\u2019re custom made and\neasily available at Azulejos stores like Velha Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 4: Name Plaque by Velha Goa <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Goa is incomplete without Azulejos. Next time you visit the\nstate spot these hidden gems at places like Agaccaim Church, Bishops House,\nCandolim Church, Galgibaga Church, Pilar Reconciliation chapel and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful Azulejos work in all the above places is done\nby Velha Goa. Their gallery displays an array of ceramic products that you can\ntake home with you for yourself or your friends. So, add Velha Goa to your\nmust-visit place when in Goa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Azulejo\u2014pronounced as ah-zoo-le-zhoo in Portuguese, are hand-painted ceramic tiles. These alluring and scintillating tiles are a result of extreme dedication and passion. A hidden gem of Goa that is due for its fame and spotlight. While Goa is famously known for its beaches, it\u2019s time that Azulejos are equally credited for adding to the unprecedented…<\/p>\n

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