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Old Crank

(5,480 posts) Tue Mar 25, 2025, 10:18 AM Mar 25

Tile patterns old town Funchal, Madeira [View all]

There were a lot of sidewalks and plazas, along with streets which are largely pedestrian ways that have these black and white tiles. The work involved to lay them all is amazing. These are pretty thick tiles to help them stand up to the use.

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Tile patterns old town Funchal, Madeira [View all] Old Crank Mar 25 OP

Uniquely lovely democrank Mar 25 #1

Thanks. Old Crank Mar 25 #7

Tremendous. I was unaware of this beauty. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 25 #2

I was also Old Crank Mar 25 #8

Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. LoisB Mar 25 #3

It helps keep me sane. Old Crank Mar 25 #9

I wish I had photographic talent. I think the designs are awesome. LoisB Mar 25 #13

WOOOOOWWWWW !!!! Karadeniz Mar 25 #4

My thoughts. Old Crank Mar 25 #10

All of that beauty--underfoot! These are just wonderful photos. Thank you, my dear Old Crank! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 25 #5

Normally in these old places I look up a lot more Old Crank Mar 25 #11

Dedicated to craft and tradition Beringia Mar 25 #6

I can't imagine the time it took Old Crank Mar 25 #12

Brilliant Craftsmen BarbD Mar 25 #14

Don't know but the technique has been around since 1840. Old Crank Mar 25 #15

Thanks for the fascinating information. BarbD Mar 25 #16