400 years of tradition, now with your face
Delft Blue is about as Dutch as it gets. Since the 17th century, those recognizable blue-and-white tiles, plates, and vases have graced Dutch homes, kitchens, and souvenir shops. It's cultural heritage that everyone recognizes — from grandma's china to the KLM miniature houses.
Now you can give that tradition a personal twist. Your face — or your partner's, child's, or cat's — transformed into an authentic Delft Blue artwork. The fine blue lines, the white background, the decorative borders: everything checks out. Only the subject is new.
Why Delft Blue works so well as a portrait
It's the recognition factor. Everyone who sees a Delft Blue portrait immediately understands what it is — and then comes the surprise: "wait, that's your face!" That double recognition makes it an instant conversation starter.
Visually, the style is timeless too. It fits a modern minimalist interior just as well as a classic living room. The limited color palette of blue and white gives it something calm and elegant that never gets old.
The perfect Dutch gift
Know someone who moved abroad and still misses stroopwafels? Or have foreign friends who visited Amsterdam once and have been in love with the Netherlands ever since? A Delft Blue portrait is the most personal Dutch gift you can give. Far more original than a standard souvenir, and it has a face they know.
It's also a wonderful gift for grandparents who appreciate the tradition — with their own face on it, it's a modern twist on something they've known their whole lives. More gift inspiration in our gift guide or the Sinterklaas gift ideas.
Which material shows Delft Blue best?
Aluminium is the favorite: the smooth, glossy surface mimics the glaze of real pottery. The result looks surprisingly like an actual tile. Canvas gives a more artistic interpretation with added texture. And forex is lightweight and perfect for the kitchen — where Delft Blue tiles traditionally belong.
You can also have an actual tile made with your portrait — making the tradition fully complete.
Combine styles for an eclectic gallery
One of the most fun things our customers do: hanging the same face in different styles side by side. A Delft Blue portrait next to a royal portrait next to a cartoon version. Three styles, one face, endless compliments.
Discover the Delft Blue style yourself: create your own tile portrait.
