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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.
Baskets at home: 8 ways to decorate with Portuguese baskets
Eight simple ways to use Portuguese baskets at home, from throws in the living room to bread on the table. Plus the fibres behind Portuguese basketry and how to make a basket last.
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Pieces with soul: how handmade objects change the energy of a home
Handmade objects in natural materials bring texture, warmth and a story into a home. Why they change how a room feels and how to start, one piece at a time.
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A cosy home in winter: 10 ideas with handmade pieces
A cosy winter home comes from layers of wool, warm light, a shared table and natural materials. Here are 10 simple ideas with pieces handmade in Portugal.
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Bunho: what it is, how it is woven and what is made from it
Bunho is a wetland plant harvested in summer and woven by hand. See what it is, how it is worked and what is made from it, from low stools to cushions.
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Endangered crafts in Portugal: rare techniques that still survive
Which Portuguese craft techniques are at risk of disappearing, which are on UNESCO's urgent safeguarding list and the national inventory, why they fade and what keeps them alive.
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