5 Traits Of An Azulejos Painter That You Need, To Be Cut Out For The Job

So you think you have what it takes to be a traditional azulejos painter? It's more than stable hands to get the job done. As a profession you're not only required to create but also assigned to restoration projects to preserve this traditional art.

10 Unique Star Tiles with Arabic and Islamic Influences Azulejos Designs from the 13th Century

Star Tile of Griffins and birds from Iran

Azulejo derived from an Arabic word called zellige, meaning "polished stones" which originates from the Roman mosaics. The Arab influences of interlocking curvilinear tiles, geometric and paisley floral motif. The craft of zellige is widely used in arabic architectures and interiors. The "Moroccan Zellige" is a popular than the "Egyptian Zalij" in the traditional Arab world.