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Ra-Ro Journal
Rare Stories
Stories, news and behind the scenes of Portuguese craft. What’s happening in the workshops, at the fairs and at Ra-Ro.
Clay Alguidar: the vessel that ran through the Portuguese kitchen
For centuries the clay alguidar was worktop, pot and serving dish in the Portuguese kitchen. Discover the history and uses of a piece of pottery that almost disappeared.
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Cobertor de Papa: the shepherds' blanket that Maçainhas still weaves
A pure wool blanket, dense and almost waterproof, made in Maçainhas by one of the last crafts of its kind. The story of the genuine Cobertor de Papa from Beira Alta.
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The bowl born from fire: burnt wood from the Serra da Estrela
From a burnt forest in the Serra da Estrela, Luca rescues charred chestnut and cherry wood and turns it into one-of-a-kind bowls for the Vago project.
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Saint Anthony in cork: the sacred irreverence of Porfírio Mendes
Porfírio Mendes carves Saint Anthony in Portuguese cork with humour, warm colours and an irreverent expression. Discover the story of this rare piece.
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