Tilework Collection

Iran, Tehran, Museum of the Islamic Period, exterior tilework detail

Historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, North America

Azulejos at Carmo Church, Porto, Portugal

Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework
5304636 Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework.; (add.info.: Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul. Dated 1731)

Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework
5304635 Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework.; (add.info.: Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul. Dated 1731)

Peony, Iranian, 19th century (polychrome tile)
SMK120089 Peony, Iranian, 19th century (polychrome tile); Private Collection.

Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126727 Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles); Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework)

Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework
5304638 Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework.; (add.info.: Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul. Dated 1731)

Fes, Morocco. Wooden game of marbles

Street sign with an image of a bull, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Dome of Soltaniyeh, 1313, Soltaniyeh, Abhar County, Zanjan Province, Iran

Omar Khayyam mausoleum, Nishapur, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Khajeh Rabi Mausoleum, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Traditional azulejos hand-painted tiles covering the exterior wall of the Igreja dos Carmelitas church in Porto, Portugal

Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries

The Gallery of Kings. Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries

Azerbaijan, Sheki, Winter Palace, 18th century detail

Interior Of Dar Jamai Museum, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126749 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

The house of Jose Maria da Fonseca, the famous wine producer since 1834, at Vila Nogueira de Azeitao. Setubal, Portugal

Ceramic tiles (azulejos) in the house of Jose Maria da Fonseca, the famous wine producer since 1834, at Vila Nogueira de Azeitao. Setubal, Portugal

Majolica Cloister (1742) of Santa Chiara church, Naples, Campania, Italy

Gate of the National Garden, Tehran, Iran

Edifice of the Sun, Shams ol Emareh, Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran

Sher-Dor Madrasah minaret at the Registan square. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand. Uzbekistan

Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili tomb, Ardabil, Ardabil Province, Iran

Iran, Central Iran, Kermanshah, ornamental gate and highway rest stop, tilework detail

Iran, Central Iran, Yazd, traditional tiled dome

Iran, Tehran, Bagh-e-Melli Tor, gate of the National Garden, Cossack Gate

Tiles of the Biserica Sfantul Spiridon Vechi (St. Spiridon Old Orthodox Church), Bucharest. Romania

The 14th Gothic cloister with azulejos tilework, Porto Cathedral or Se do Porto, Porto, Portugal

Church of Saint Ildefonso or Igreja de Santo Ildefonso, Porto, Portugal

Entrance to the Gallery of Kings. Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture

Azulejos (ceramic tiles), 17th century, of the Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture

The Terrace with tiles (azulejos). Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture

View towards Santo Antonio dos Congregados Church and City Hall Tower, Porto, Portugal

Colourful houses at Cais da Ribeira, Porto, Portugal

Colourful houses at Cais da Estiva, Porto, Portugal

Magnificent interior in the traditional patterns in the medieval Muslim college, the Attarine Medersa, founded in 1325, Fes, Morocco

Courtyard of the medieval Muslim college, the Attarine Medersa, founded in 1325, Fes, Morocco

A tilework depicting a famous bullfighter (torero) that was hurt by a wild bull during a bullfight in the 19th century. Plaza Mayor, Chinchon. Castilla la Mancha, Spain

Azulejos on the street of Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Details of decorated ceramic pillars of balustrade in typical Art Deco style, Plaza de Espana, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126633 Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126643 Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting
1126639 Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal

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"Exploring the World Through Tilework: A Journey of Art and Culture" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the mesmerizing world of tilework, spanning across continents and centuries. From the vibrant streets of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida to the enchanting landscapes of Iran, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Azerbaijan – each destination holds its own unique tale told through intricate tiles. In Historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, witness a fusion of Spanish and Cuban influences as colorful tiles adorn every corner. Transport yourself to Tehran's Museum of Islamic Period where exterior tilework details narrate stories from ancient times with their exquisite craftsmanship. Venturing further westward brings us to Carmo Church in Porto, Portugal. Here, azulejos gracefully decorate the walls with delicate patterns that have stood the test of time. Meanwhile in Isfahan's Shah Mosque or Soltaniyeh's Dome, marvel at grandeur brought to life by meticulously placed tiles that showcase Iran's architectural brilliance. Pay homage to great minds at Omar Khayyam mausoleum in Nishapur while admiring Khorasan Razavi Province's rich heritage reflected through stunning tile designs. The Gallery of Kings within Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira takes us back to 18th-century Sheki Winter Palace in Azerbaijan where opulent details leave visitors awe-inspired. Barcelona’s Park Guell enchants with its UNESCO-listed wonders; mosaic-covered benches and whimsical structures bring Gaudi’s imagination alive through vivid tile compositions. In Dar Jamai Museum and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail within Meknes' Moroccan realm lies an array of breathtaking interiors adorned with intricately patterned tiles reflecting North Africa’s cultural tapestry. Finally, Tarouca welcomes us with a panel depicting various species of flowers crafted from ceramic tiles - a testament to Portugal’s artistic finesse throughout history.