Handcrafted pottery, embroidery and feltwork from Portugal

We have traveled throughout Portugal to find the finest artisans that represent the many different regional styles and designs. We handpick each piece and guarantee customer satisfaction.

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Handcrafted Black Pottery

Molelos is in the northern part of Portugal; the closest city is Viseu. In this region we find the very ancient tradition of making Black Pottery. The artisans we represent come from families who have been doing this art work for generations and their knowledge is priceless. Artisans of these handmade pieces are becoming very rare. Go to Black Pottery and get to know how these artisans follow a 2700 year old tradition.

Quartz Inlayed Handmade Pottery

Nisa in the central part of Portugal brings us another style of one of a kind, handmade unglazed Portuguese pottery. This region is known for quartz inlayed pottery. The artisan we import for won a national award for his artistry in traditional handicraft for his water jars. You can purchase a similar piece on our store. Other pieces of Portuguese Quartz Inlayed Pottery are available. Go to Quartz Inlayed Pottery and get to know how these beautiful pieces are made and how much work it takes.

Handcrafted Glazed Pottery

Since the early 15 th century, Portuguese artisans have called upon the countries rich clays to create the quality handmade pottery that has become the country's hallmark. Glazed and colorful Portuguese pottery attracts and decorates and gives you many options of playing with colors. From ovenware for the kitchen to your dining room dinnerware, we seek to give you the best price for the best handmade Portuguese pottery, embroidery and tiles. We are very proud to make it possible. Go to our Glazed Pottery page to learn more.

Traditional Home Textiles

The world is getting more beautiful with home textiles from Portugal. In fact, home textiles are one of Portugal’s primary consumer exports. Approximately 80 percent of all Portuguese home textile products are now exported. We found in Nisa the woman considered to be the best felt embroidery artisan. Both the artisan and Colors of Portugal have as their goal to offer our guests the best felt quality, the best prices and the widest variety of colors.

One of the most impressive decorative items are the needlepoint rugs and tapestries made by hand in Arraiolos. These beautiful works of art, created by craftsmen whose technique and designs date back more than 300 years, are made of the finest pure wool, color-fast dyes and long-lasting mesh.

Read more about these fine examples of feltwork and embroidery. .