Contents
Abstract 1
Introduction 3
Background study
Research Question
Aims & Objectives
what is ‘Azulejos’?
what is ‘Goan’?
Methodology
Framework of Analysis
Scope and limitations
Relevance
Chapter 1: The Craft Origin13
1. Introduction
1.1. Early Origin
1.2. Europe Origin
1.2.1. Tradition and Influences
1.2.2. Traditional Techniques
1.2.3. Traditional Colours in azulejos
1.2.4. Traditional azulejos tile size
1.2.5. Traditional material and process
1.2.6. Modern production in Portugal
1.2.7. Traditional Properties of Tiles
1.2.8. Purpose of tiles in Portugal
1.2.9. Timeline of the traditional azulejos tile craft in Europe
1.3. Arrival of Portuguese to Goa
1.3.1. Portuguese Legacy to Goa
1.3.2. Arrival of azulejos in Goa
1.3.3. Traditional applications of Azulejos in Goa
1.3.4. Azulejos craft practise during the Portuguese rule
1.3.5. Azulejos craft practise after liberation
1.4. Summary and conclusions
Chapter 2: The crafts Contemporary practise in Goa 64
2. Introduction
2.1. Azulejos craft units in Goa
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. selected craft units in Goa
2.1.3. About the craft units
I. Craft Unit 1- Velha Goa- Margao (South Goa)
II. Craft Unit 2-Turi Azulejos -Bicholim (North Goa)
III. Craft Unit 3-Goa de Ceramics-Panjim (North Goa)
2.1.4. Comparative Findings about the craft practise in Goa
2.1.5. Artist Profile
2.1.6. Material and Process
2.1.7. Material and process flow chart
2.1.8. Types of Motifs and Art in Goa
2.2. Awareness and Usage
2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.2. Interviews with Architects, Designers, Art Lovers and young Designers
2.2.3. Comparative findings of the interviews
2.2.4. Overall comparative findings of the Interviews
2.3. Summary and Conclusion
Chapter 3: Contemporary azulejos applications in Goa 92
3. Introduction
3.1. List of case studies
3.1.1. Restaurants and Cafés
A. Royal Enfield Garage Café -North Goa
B. Fisherman’s Cove-Candolim-North Goa
C. Aunty Maria Café-Panjim-North Goa
D. Viva Panjim Restaurant-Panjim-North Goa
3.1.2. Hotels and Resorts
A. Santa Monica Resort -Calangute-North Goa
B. Casa De Goa- Calangute-North Goa
C. Hotel Fidalgo-Panjim-north Goa
3.1.3. Retail Stores
A. Azulejos De Goa-Panjim-North Goa
B. Velha Goa-Margao & Panjim-South & North Goa
3.1.4. Public spaces
A. Jardim Garcia de Orta Garden at Panjim -North Goa
B. Taleigao Street-Panjim-North Goa
C. Peacock Staircase-Fountainhas-Panjim-North Goa
D. Parra Bus stand & street-North Goa
E. Margao Fish Market-South Goa 3.2. Overall Analysis
3.2.1. Comparative findings of traditional Portuguese & contemporary Goan Influence in Goa
3.3. Summary and conclusion
Chapter 4: Conclusions 179
4. Overall research Findings
4.1. How Azulejos is now developing as a Goan Craft
4.2. Closing Thoughts- Azulejos future in Goa
Figure References 188
Bibliography 189
Annexure 191
Acknowledgement 198