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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.
How to recognise authentic Portuguese handicrafts: 8 signs of a handmade piece
The maker's name and place, small irregularities, natural materials, marks of the technique and certification where it exists: the eight signs of a handmade Portuguese piece.
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Christmas gifts for someone who has everything: 12 handmade ideas from Portugal
Twelve handmade gifts from Portugal for people who already have everything, grouped by type of person and by the story of who makes them.
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Supporting Portuguese artisans: how buying handmade crafts helps endangered trades
A craft only passes to the next generation if someone buys the pieces. Why so many trades are at risk, what changes when you buy from a named artisan and how to choose authentic crafts.
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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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Portuguese handicrafts: a guide to traditional techniques by region and where to buy online
A guide to Portuguese handicrafts by region: black pottery and figurines from the Minho, Cobertor de Papa blankets and burel from the inland mountains, esparto, palm and copper from the Algarve, ba...
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Portuguese handmade Christmas gifts: a guide by price
Portuguese handmade Christmas gifts sorted by budget: up to €25, up to €60, up to €120 and over €150. Every piece with its maker, village and story.
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