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  • Bordado de Castelo Branco

    Castelo Branco embroidery
    Arts and Crafts.Textiles

    Castelo Branco

    The origins of this embroidery   The tradition of growing flax and the abundance of mulberry trees in the Castelo Branco region led to the development of the local embroidery, a highly renowned regional craft. The inspiration for its designs … Continued

    PORTUGUESE PAVEMENT

    Lisbon

    The paving of public spaces in Portugal dates back to Roman colonisation, when numerous paved roads and streets were built. However, it was several centuries before streets began to be paved again and, even so, only on a sporadic and … Continued