The black pottery of Bisalhães, protected by UNESCO but disappearing.
The black pottery of Bisalhães is unique in the world, has existed for more than 5 centuries and yet it is dying out. UNESCO has become aware of this and...
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Cork leather goods. A unique know-how for a trendy material.
Cork is a material coming from the bark of cork oak. It is a material with unique physical properties that is used for bottle corks as well as by NASA...
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How to use ceramic swallows for decoration?
Ceramic swallows are a fashionable decorative object and great designers and decorators are taking them over. Discover their symbolism, choose them among the different materials, postures and colours and above...
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Behind the scenes "Silence ça pousse" (FR) on France 5 broadcast
We took the reporters of the French TV broadcast "Silence ça pousse" (FR) - France 5 channel to discover the Ribatejo region, the rush fields and the tradition of rush bags... Here are...
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The rush bags of Castanheira.
We introduced the culture and processing of the Portuguese rush to French journalists for the broadcast of "Silence, ça pousse!" (Fr) on the "France 5" channel. It is for me an opportunity to share...
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The Heart of Viana: Portuguese history and tradition.
Used as a symbol by Portugal, the surprisingly modern Heart of Viana now has its place around the necks of Hollywood stars. What does it represent and where does it...
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The magnificent filigree technique and silver jewellery from Portugal.
The oldest filigree jewellery is more than 7,000 years old and was discovered in Egypt. It was from there that this technique spread all over the world. Today, there are...
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Discover Portuguese soaps, the best in the world.
It is jokingly said that, during a trip to Porto, you have to buy a bar of soap to prove that you have visited the city and that after going...
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Goldsmithery, ceramics, basketry, glassware... Discover the true Portuguese craftsmanship.
During your stay in Portugal, avoid the miniatures of funiculars, mugs or the number of your house on a tiled floor. Be curious and picky and enjoy the richness and creativity of...
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