Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tiles on Tuesday

From the 17th century, these tiles from Iran were on display at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

They are earthenware, color-glazed.

I loved the colors.

And the simple designs.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci

Have a terrific Tuesday! Friendship Blessings, Tammy
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Blue and yellow together are so 'tres French'! But it seems the French didn't use them first.........these are lovely! Simple and georgeous!

    Having a COLD day here in Colorado. High of 20!

    Hugs,
    Jan

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  2. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I love these tiles, maybe it the colors. But the first one is wonderful. Hope you have a happy turkey day over there...

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Once again, you made the tiles from the museum look wonderful. I would be willing to bet that the tiles were done in either Iran or Turkey, based on the use of the blue colors.
    It is 20 degrees here, just like Jan in Colorado, but the 20 here feels WONDERFUL!! Going out for a walk at Aspire with the Health and Wellness group. Wish you were here to walk with us!!

    Love,
    Renee

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  4. Hearts TurnedNovember 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    So beautiful, Tammy! I've always been in love with old tiles--and these are just amazing! So glad you shared them with us!

    I hope you're having a wonderful day, my dear friend...

    Julie

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  5. MarilynNovember 23, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    I would love a backsplash or fireplace surround in those lovely things.....such vibrant colours! Thanks Tammy!!! :) :) :)

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  6. SusanNovember 23, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Wow! Those are lovely, Tammy. Hard to imagine they are so old. Very attractive. Hope your day goes well today. Susan

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  7. Caterina GiglioNovember 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    just beautiful Tammy, thanks for sharing them! : )

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  8. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 23, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Dearest Tammy,

    This 'Yellow Ochre' color is a very ancient color and I love it; escpecially with the blue combined.
    Great educative blog!

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

    MariettesBacktoBasics

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  9. Happy@HomeNovember 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Wow, it's amazing to think of how old these tiles are. They are gorgeous and the colors would be right at home in my house :).
    Thanks for your recent comments. You are so right about the joy of returning home to your own bed.

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  10. backsplash tilesNovember 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Is the canvas of the painting being used are tiles ? because it is so very nice.

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