According to The News York Times, A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.
There are some crafts that Portugal is especially known for: pavements and plazas patterned with black and white stones, and azulejos, often referred to as tiles, that cover buildings, often in seas of blue and white.
Such artistry is being honored this year during the Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art, or European Crafts Days, from April 2 through April 7, with programs that give an inside look at how the work is done. Portugal’s artisanal heritage will be celebrated on April 7 when ateliers around the country devoted to woodwork, weaving, jewelry, bookbinding and painting tiles will open their doors to the public.
There are some crafts that Portugal is especially known for: pavements and plazas patterned with black and white stones, and azulejos, often referred to as tiles, that cover buildings, often in seas of blue and white.
Such artistry is being honored this year during the Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art, or European Crafts Days, from April 2 through April 7, with programs that give an inside look at how the work is done. Portugal’s artisanal heritage will be celebrated on April 7 when ateliers around the country devoted to woodwork, weaving, jewelry, bookbinding and painting tiles will open their doors to the public.
