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Unique handmade in Portugal – Lisbon Historical Centre

Portugal offers a wide selection of handmade products in studios, showrooms, factory, Department and retail stores in all major cities. You can buy these items as souvenirs for your loved ones.

Ceramic – Ceramic Black

You can Buy exquisite handmade black pottery from Molelos in northern Portugal. The craftsmen come from families in this job for generations. They have the tools, which are as old as 150 years worked. They specialize in old and traditional black pottery.

The pottery is fired at 800 degrees Celsius in the oven with resinous pine bark and branches baked. The black ceramic comes with a silvery sheen and smooth surface is reminiscent of the Etruscan Bucchero of the 7th to 5 Century BC.

Some of the most important items are black Potter glasses, flower pots and oil lamps which are made in different sizes.

Quartz inlayed hand Ceramics – Unglazed

The traditional crystal inlayed handmade pottery is produced in Nisa, in central Portugal. Some of the popular items in this genre are unglazed Mugs and plates in various sizes and colors that can serve as decorative pieces by hand. These items require much patience and practice and are particularly Women founded.

The quartz inlay pitcher is 10 inches tall. The plates are available in 10 and 12 inches in diameter. It should be noted that these items are for decoration only and not be used at the dining table.

Glazed ceramic

Glazed ceramic with rich Portuguese clays in the early 15th Century tradition established and has become the hallmark of the country's handicraft. Glazed pottery can be used in both the kitchen such as dishes in the dining room.

Some of Popular Topics Cookie jars are, dessert plates, spoon rests, plates in white, and blue colors and soup plates.

Tiling

Tiles in different sizes, Colors and designs are very popular with tourists. They are painted by experienced artists in attractive wall design such as sun flowers, gardens and spring baskets. The Spring basket mural is perfect for cooking over the stove or on the kitchen table.

Tiles are also available with contemporary art in attractive Solid colors like red, green, honey-color, which can not be constructed easily replicated. These can be used in walls, as well as trade displays.

Substance and embroidery

Traditional products in this category include bed linen, felt work, embroidery, jewelry and many other things. Several embroidered items are available in attractive designs and colors throughout the country. This includes aprons, loom rugs, crocheting socks, table skirts, embroidery rugs, tapestries and so on.

Needlepoint rugs and tapestries are of the highest quality made from pure wool, fast dye and long lasting Mesh. They are among the most popular items of purchase from the tourists, as they are made by hand. They are considered the most beautiful creations and its craftsmanship goes back to more than three centuries. They are used to decorate houses. About 80% of these positions are far exported to foreign countries.

About the Author

Salovani-travellingtolisbon is a portuguese familiar owned company. Their apartments are located in the heart of the old Lisbon centre, some of them with stunning panoramic views of the castle and city. The main tourist sights are within easy walking distance.