Azulejos are the hand-painted glazed tiles Goa inherited from Portugal, their cobalt-and-white scenes of churches, boats and saints brightening façades and nameplates across the state. A living Indo-Portuguese craft found nowhere else in India.
- Region of origin:
- Goa
- Materials:
- ceramic; glaze
- Techniques:
- hand-painted glazed tiles
- HS code (customs):
- 6907
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About Goa Azulejos Tiles
Azulejos are the hand-painted glazed tiles Goa inherited from Portugal, their cobalt-and-white scenes of churches, boats and saints brightening façades and nameplates across the state. A living Indo-Portuguese craft found nowhere else in India.
- Region of origin
- Goa
- Materials
- ceramic; glaze
- Techniques
- hand-painted glazed tiles
- HS code (customs)
- 6907
How it’s made
hand-painted glazed tiles
The makers
Crafted by Goan tile painters of Goa.
Buying Goa Azulejos Tiles — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Goa Azulejos Tiles pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Goa Azulejos Tiles piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Goa Azulejos Tiles piece cost?
- Handmade Goa Azulejos Tiles typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹12,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Goa Azulejos Tiles piece?
- Keep Goa Azulejos Tiles out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin