Lisbon Azulejos - Pattern Design by Akane YabushitaLisbon Azulejos - Pattern Design by Akane Yabushita

Lisbon Azulejos - Pattern Design

Akane Yabushita

Akane Yabushita

During my visit in Lisbon, Portugal, my eyes were sticking with endless patterns of azulejos(tile arts), which remains on surfaces of the old architecture throughout the city.
These pattern designs consist of geometric shapes, floral motif, religious symbols and such. I sensed that azulejo might be a symbol of the bridge between tradition and modern culture, that bloomed by recent economic growth, and is what makes Lisbon unique and so enchanting among all capitals in Europe.
Driven by their charm, I created a series of hand-drawn azulejo patterns by my own interpretation. (16 designs in 4 colours)
Colour - Bougainvilleas
Colour - Bougainvilleas
Colour - Retro
Colour - Retro
Colour - Laranja
Colour - Laranja
Colour - Azul
Colour - Azul
Pattern Fabric
Pattern Fabric
Pattern Wallpaper
Pattern Wallpaper
Close up fabric
Close up fabric
Original fabrics and wallpapers are available for purchase at Spoonflower.
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Posted Jan 12, 2026

Personal pattern designs inspired by azulejos tile arts in Lisbon, Portugal.