Bordado da Madeira
Madeiran embroidery © Turismo Madeira

Although it is thought that Madeiran Embroidery was first made in the 15th century to decorate the clothes of the nobility, the first known references date from the mid-19th century.

Inspired by nature, Madeiran Embroidery is based on fluid and elegant movements in which floral and geometric figures are combined in a unique way.

The production process is slow and painstaking. After the design is created and perforated on tracing paper, it is transferred to the fabric using a special blue dye. The prepared fabric is then handed over to an embroiderer who will spend many hours creating a unique piece.

No two pieces are alike and each one is a true work of art.