Tote Bags
Porto
Portuguese Tiles
Item no. 9781439796573
- Size: 380 × 380 × 90 mm
- Material: Cotton
- Inner zipper pocket size: 220 × 155 mm
- Strap Colour: Cream
- Holds up to 7 kilograms (approximately 15.5 lbs)
- Durable strap for carrying the bag over one's shoulder
- Branded Paperblanks tag
- Artwork credit printed on inside of the bag
- Garment Tolerance Note
Considering the environmental impacts of doing business is important to us. That's why all of our paper is derived from sustainable forest pulp, our binder boards are made with 100% recycled materials and our paper is printed on acid-free, sustainable forest paper.
Azulejos (meaning “small polished stone”) are painted, glazed ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal where they were used inside buildings during the Gothic period. Today, we see these decorative tiles across a wide range of buildings, from monasteries, palaces and restaurants to bars, railway stations and family homes. The design on the tiles commonly related to the building’s unique history, and the individual pieces often end up forming an elaborate mosaic.
There are countless wonderful examples of these beautiful tiles all across Portugal, many in the original blue and white colour scheme that was fashionable in the “Age of Discovery” (15th century to the late 18th century). São Bento Railway Station in Porto, the Buçaco Palace and many stops in the Lisbon Metro are among the most famous sites known for their azulejo art.
The design reproduced here is pulled from the traditional tiles gracing the façades of a variety of old houses in Porto. Ornate in detail, these tiles do not just serve as decoration but represent an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. Held within are stories of their country and its past.
With our cover design we celebrate this enduring Portuguese symbol of culture and tradition.
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