Sara Rosso: Patterns are everywhere. Patterns are sometimes intentional and sometimes accidental. They can be decorative or merely a result of repetition, and often patterns can be in the eye of the beholder to discover them.
In a new post specifically created for this challenge, share a picture which means PATTERN to you!
Well, here they are, Sara:
Beautiful Portuguese tiles at the Convento de Cristo in Tomar – a Templar stronghold of old. Go there. Please, you must go there!
~ click the photos for a larger image ~
Azulejo is a form of Portuguese painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. It has become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, having been produced without interruption for five centuries. There is also a tradition of their production in former Portuguese and Spanish colonies in Latin America and in the Philippines.
In Portugal, azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even railway stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control at homes. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese history.
Source: Wikipedia
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You are more than welcome to take a look at the other entries in the Pattern challenge
Figments of a DuTchess 
Thank you for including this beautiful artwork and for the history lesson.
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And thank you for taking a look at them, Lily.
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I particularly like the intricacies of the second one.
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The colors were still very lively, even after all those years. And all hand-made!
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Simply, WOW!
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These are stunning!
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Thanks so much, Colline 😀
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Beautiful work. The photography and the tiles.
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How I wish they would make things like this in our age.
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frumos!
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Thank you 🙂
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Very beautiful patterns and good photography, Marion. And Yes, I must see it 🙂
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You really should, Angel. You can leave Binky at my place 😀
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Great examples Marion. Love those columns 🙂
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Those are my favorite too, Madhu. Thank you 🙂
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Love that second image…beautiful colours
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The colors were very lively, Sue.
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Beautiful tiles.
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Thanks so much for visiting, Rabirius 🙂
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I promise I will :). Beautifully taken, Mar 🙂
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You will love it there, Paula. But don’t forget your camera! 🙂
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