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Lavender Satchet
32,79 €
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Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.Made from linen fabric, the Lavender Sachet is one of the few pieces we have found decorated with this historic hand-embroidery technique, vibrant in colour, texture and unmatched quality. It is an unusual work of art, hidden in plain sight.
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We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil. You have 14 days to return the piece free of charge. Payment is secure and encrypted.
Guimarães Embroidery
Lavender Satchet
A linen lavender bag with Guimarães Embroidery, and it smells so good.
Story of the piece
Lavender Satchet
Guimarães Embroidery is far from lost, and the scent is delightful.
Eight Billion People in the World. Only eight of them are certified artisans in the art of Guimarães Embroidery.
Made from linen fabric, the Lavender Sachet (Saco de Alfazema) is one of the few pieces we found decorated with this historical technique of artisanal embroidery, vibrant due to its colours, texture, and unparalleled quality standard. It is an unusual work of art, hidden in plain sight.
The embroidery is a mix of rich 19th-century embroidery and even older popular embroidery, all originating from the city of Guimarães (Minho, Portugal). It allows only six colours (red, blue, beige, grey, white, and black) which must be stitched individually, reproducing stylized motifs.
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In numbers
The piece in facts.
Colours6colours
Red, blue, beige, grey, white and black, the only ones allowed.
CenturyXIX
The rich embroidery that inspires the technique dates from the 19th century.
Length10cm
A small bag, 9 cm wide.
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See every detail.
Overview
The bag
White linen with a large floral motif embroidered in beige.
- 1Gathered topThe top of the bag, closed with a cord.
- 2CordA braided cord that draws the bag closed.
- 3Central flowerThe stylised motif embroidered at the centre.
- 4PetalsEmbroidered outlines with fillings.
Perspective
Closed with a cord
The bag seen from the side, with the top tied.
- 1TopThe linen gathered above the cord.
- 2CordBraided, in beige.
- 3EmbroideryThe stylised flower in isolated stitches.
Detail
The flower
The central motif up close.
- 1CentreThe heart of the flower, with a dark stitch.
- 2PetalAn embroidered outline with small motifs inside.
- 3CordThe braided cord at the top of the bag.
Meet the Producer
A CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL LIGHTHOUSE
A Oficina is a shop, gallery and inclusive artistic community in the heart of Guimarães, where certified artisans preserve traditional techniques such as Bordado de Guimarães, ensuring that living heritage stays relevant.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Lavender sachet in linen with Guimarães embroidery, a craft kept by only eight certified artisans in Minho. Made by A Oficina, vibrant colours.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by A Oficina, CIPRL, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Bordado technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
Take home the Lavender Bag and keep a living piece of Guimarães heritage.
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