HISTORIC

The history of Dutch earthenware ceramic dates back to the 15th century and their original inspiration descends from Italian majolica. They represent the Dutch pottery tradition; from the 17th century famous tile studios were located mainly in Delft, Utrecht and Rotterdam, obtained prestigious commissions to decorate many palaces in northern and eastern Europe.

Tiles often represent a central motif on a specific topic. The most common are: children's games, flowers, animals, landscapes, boats, and biblical scenes. These tiles are also characterized by the presence of a repeated pattern in the four corners.

Tiles that we offer are handmade and hand-painted with the same traditional techniques as the Dutch tiles of the 17^th  and 18^th centuries. They are often used in restoration projects as they have the same appearance as the original antique tiles.

Dimensions: most of tiles can be made in 13 x 13 or 15 x 15 cm, border tiles 5 x 15 or 7,5 x 15 cm, stair risers according to needs.

All tiles are made to order.

We offer Medieval, Renaissance and traditional Portuguese designs and motifs within this group. The inspiration source is among others also tiling and paving found in famous Italian, French and Spanish cathedrals, palaces and museums, historic tapestries, or the works of Medieval and Renaissance artists, which is now in many cases displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Tiles that we offer are manufactured by hand with traditional craft techniques. They are often used in restoration projects as they have the same appearance as the original antique tiles.

Dimensions: most of tiles can be made in 13 x 13, 15 x 15, or 20 x 20 cm, border tiles and friezes 5 x 15, 7,5 x 15 cm, or according to needs.

All tiles are made to order.

Various rustic, naive, floral and other patterns and motifs. Tiles are handmade and hand-painted with traditional art and craft techniques. They are also used in folk art and restoration projects as they are very authentic and they can have the same appearance as the original antique tiles.

Dimensions: most tiles are available in various formats, 10 x 10, 13 x 13, 15 x 15 and 20 x 20 cm, according to your needs.

Tiles are made to order.