Back to basis… Terracotta tiles, handmade in Portugal.
Every tile, every colour, every texture and every pattern has a story behind it. And where better to begin with our first chapter of product stories than with the tile that started it all? The traditional Terracotta Tiles, handmade in Portugal by master craftsmen.
Local and handmade production: each Terracotta Tile is made entirely by hand, by master craftsmen.
As architects, we always try to find the finest and most expressive coating surfaces for our clients. With every new project, and because each work is unique, this search started from scratch. That was how, over time, we identified a real gap. It was very difficult to find authentic tiles, entirely made by hand or not, but that escaped the cold and lifeless surfaces that are easily found everywhere. And this way, the idea of Loja do Azulejo was born!
So we set about our search for small industries and artisan manufacturers who produced tiles with emotion and character. By chance and because of our relation with the South, the first hunt was on the traditional Portuguese Terracotta Tiles, produced in the Algarve.
We headed south, visited several workshops located deep inland in the hills, between orange and olive trees and where clay is extracted. We got to know each of the manufacturing process, going through many traditional terracotta tile production units. From that search we selected the best producers and the unique ranges that we have available. Small in size but big in their experience, we have established partnerships with some of these artisans – they are now responsible for producing the handmade Terracotta Tiles that are available in our online shop. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!