Arraiolos: Embroidered Rug Workshop with Local Artisans

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Learn the art of embroidery from Arraiolos artisans, the most famous rugs in Portugal. In just 1.5 hours, you'll create your own piece and take all the material as a souvenir.

Highlights

  • Get in touch with Portuguese tradition and cultural heritage.
  • A hands-on experience that lets you create your own embroidered piece.
  • Led by native Arraiolos artisans, ensuring authenticity.
  • A cozy atmosphere in the historic village of Arraiolos, in the heart of the Alentejo.
  • It combines learning, culture, and a unique souvenir made by you.

Description

Join a unique workshop in Arraiolos and discover the secrets of the famous embroidered rugs that are part of Portugal's cultural heritage. For 1.5 hours, you'll be welcomed by local artisans, who'll share the tradition passed down from generation to generation, teaching you step by step the characteristic stitch that makes Arraiolos rugs so special. Each participant gets a complete kit with all the necessary materials for the practice, including a needle, threads, and a prepared canvas. Throughout the class, you'll have personalized support, allowing you to embroider your own piece at your own pace. At the end, you can take home not only the kit, but also the start of your creation, as an authentic and unique souvenir of your time in Arraiolos. More than a workshop, this is a cultural and sensory experience: sit in the cozy atmosphere of the Alentejo village, learn directly from the experienced hands of the embroiderers, and take home not only a piece of craftsmanship, but also a piece of Portugal's history and identity.

Includes

1.5-hour workshop with local artisans Exclusive embroidery kit Needle, thread, and prepared canvas Personalized support during the class A piece you've started to take home as a souvenir Cozy atmosphere in Arraiolos

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