Arraiolos - Famous for its Wool Carpets: Arraiolos is famous for its wool carpets and tapestries which have been woven here since the 16th century. Arraiolos carpets (Tapetes de Arraiolos) have decorated palaces and manor houses in Portugal for centuries and it is believed that the craft may have been introduced by the Moors. Generations of embroiderers have preserved the Arraiolos carpet tradition and there are many tales and legends surrounding the Tapetes de Arraiolos, including one … [Read more...]
Shopping in Oporto – Travel Shopping
October 21, 2009 by
Oporto is a good place for Traditional Handicraft: Most visitors to Oporto do not come with the intention of shopping for big ticket items, although if you are dying to buy international designer wares, these are available in some of the larger shopping centres. Like many other Portuguese cities, Oporto is a good place to look for traditional handicraft work like embroidered linen, fine lace, hand-painted ceramic tiles, pottery and gold and silver filigree jewelery. There are of course lots … [Read more...]
Lello Bookshop – Porto Shopping
October 21, 2009 by
The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World! You'll hear many people describe the Lello Bookshop as the "most beautiful bookshop in the world" and when you step through its front door you'll be bowled over by the stunning architecture and rich interior decoration. It's no wonder that this bookshop has become such a popular sightseeing attraction for overseas visitors and locals alike. Lello Bookshop's amazing interior includes heavily decorated walls and ceilings with intricate wood … [Read more...]