Still uncertain about details of the relationship between azulejos (decorative tile) and azul ojos (blue eyes). Some early Islamic tiles feature cobalt overglaze painting. The popularity of blue on white ceramics spanned the globe from China to the new world, and may well have been the first worldwide fashion. By the end of the 16th century, all of europe enthusiastically embraced blue on white ceramics, attempting to emulate the Chinese porcelains that were part of the Portugese spice trade. This house plaque in cobalt majolica (after the island Majorca) is installed in the courtyard at "casita azulejos" 12" x 18" handmade tile
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