Atrio CoIMBRA Earrings Portugal 17th Century Pottery Matchstick Castle BAR Reversible Ceramicas de Coimbra Stainless Steel Willow

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QUESTION: Are your tiles real antique Portuguese Azulejo tiles?
ANSWER: Absolutely not. In our description of each item, we try to call attention to the theft and destruction of antique Portuguese tiles. Even the tiles found in flea markets and antique stores were most likely stolen off a building during the night. We have seen entire home facades disappear during the night to thieves. Thankfully, Portugal just passed a law declaring this theft a crime. We can only hope that it will one day be enforced.
For this reason, we have no part in this despicable crime. We make our own tiles from polymer clay. Ceramic would be far too heavy for earrings and impossible to mold into the shapes we want. For the hoops, we mold the clay as thin as we can get it, so that it will look pretty inside the hoops.

Established in 1290, Coimbra's University is one of the oldest in Europe.

The city lies on a hill with it's cobblestone streets and winding roads. In this wonderful city, the university students wear black capes and you can still find women washing their clothes in the river.

Do you love the hand painted pottery from Coimbra? Please read history below of this whimsical art form! Two of the "dishes" are painted in this ancient Coimbra style.

The earrings are 3.20” long and lightweight 4gr each. They have stainless steel pendants and surgical steel ear wire. The silver version has a 925 silver ear wire. REVERSIBLE! They will come in a gift box. Vintage brass hoops.

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Thank you,
Atrio

HISTORY OF 17th CENTURY COIMBRA POTTERY
Ancient written documents have shown the "National Ceramic" production has existed in the Coimbra area since the year 1145 . Documents also show approval and regulation since the 16th century of "malegueiros" or artisans who fired the ceramic pieces twice. The first firing was to obtain the raw white clay pottery piece and the second firing was after the decorative painting had been applied. Portuguese sailors from the Age of Discoveries brought back beautiful faience pieces from China which had a great impact on the artisans. The faience painted in this region is unique to Portugal and represents the Oriental tradition, as well as Arabian influence. In the last century, ceramic societies decided to reproduce 17th century faience pieces that had been exhibited in museums and private collections of the city. Just outside of the city of Coimbra are the Roman ruins named Conimbriga. These ruins were also a source of artistic inspiration for the ceramics produced. These artisans still possess the ancient knowledge to produce the original colors, such as sepia and blue by using ancient substances. The motifs of the Coimbra faience portray hunting scenes, castles, coats of arms, feathers and plumage of exotic birds, outlines of Arabian-influenced backgrounds, and many more.
All of them have such a peculiar effect that they give the faience a typical feature impossible to be mistaken or confused with any other faience.
The decoration is entirely handmade, signed and dated by the artisan, making each piece exclusive and unique.

Although the tiles are water resistant, care should be taken to keep the tiles and metal out of water and away from lotions, including cosmetics, sunscreen, hairspray, etc. The chemicals in these products will dull the finish on the tiles.

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The term Azulejo or Tile dates back to the time of Arab occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The term "azulejo is derived from the Arab word (al zulej) which means a smooth and polished stone. It wasn't until the 16th century that the process was perfected into the tile we know today.
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+ Please note that some of our items will come with a tag stating "Return only accepted if tag is attached". There are no exceptions to this policy. 🌺ATTENTION: There is a 5% RESTOCKING fee per item PLUS a $3.50 fee for returned items.
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Although the tiles are water resistant, care should be taken to keep the tiles and metal out of water and away from lotions, including cosmetics, sunscreen, hairspray, etc. The chemicals in these products will dull the finish on the tiles.
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All my tiles are replicas made of polymer clay where the image actually becomes part of the clay through baking. No glue is used in the process. The pieces become waterproof and scratch resistant. Due to the handmade and hand shaped nature of each tile, slight variations will occur, as no two pieces are alike.
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