Cantarinha dos Namorados artesanal de A Oficina, CIPRL, olaria tradicional de Minho, Portugal

Cantarinha dos Namorados em contexto, peça artesanal da coleção Ra-Ro de Minho

Detalhe da cantarinha dos namorados de A Oficina, CIPRL, textura e acabamento feito à mão

A Oficina, CIPRL

Cantarinha dos Namorados

Name: Cantarinha dos Namorados
Brand: Ra-Ro
SKU: 04PT07OFI0001
Price: 96.20 EUR
Availability: InStock

Rarity scale

UNIQUE

What is the Ra-Ro Index?

The Cantarinha dos Namorados (Lovers' Jug) was the receptacle where local brides kept all the money they managed to save up to buy a gold necklace for their wedding day. Other memories from that time tell us it was also where they kept the gifts they received from the groom's parents.

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Approximately > 2 weeks

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Cantarinha dos Namorados

96,20 €

History Dimensions

Romance is alive and well, complete with floral high-relief detailing.

This is a love story.
Perhaps not one, but many.

It begins at least five centuries ago, in Guimarães (Minho, Portugal), but we are especially grateful to 2022: that was when the historic city and a handful of certified artisans committed themselves to keeping the Cantarinha dos Namorados (Lovers' Jug) alive for future romantics or mere collectors. More than good will, protocols were signed to ensure that each cantarinha is produced according to a rigorous set of traditional standards and techniques.

We opened the lid and peeked inside.

The Cantarinha dos Namorados was the receptacle where local brides kept all the money they could save up, in order to buy a gold necklace for their wedding day. Other memories from that time tell us it was also where they kept the gifts they received from the groom's parents.

Made of red clay, shaped like a traditional water vase, it is decorated with floral details in high relief and sparkling mica powder. Absolutely unique, yes, even more so when we discover that only two of those certified artisans continue to produce it to this day.

We love you, Guimarães

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Frequently asked questions

What is this piece?

Sweethearts' Jug in Guimarães red clay, with floral high relief and mica dust. A unique piece of traditional Minho pottery by A Oficina.

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 Olaria 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.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.

How do returns work?

You have 14 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

Comprimento > 20 cm
Largura > 16 cm
Altura > 29 cm

Meet the Producer

A CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL LIGHTHOUSE

A Oficina is a shop, atelier, gallery and inclusive artistic community in the heart of Guimarães, where certified artisans preserve traditional techniques such as Guimarães Embroidery, ensuring that living heritage remains relevant.

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Identity and Role

In the heart of Guimarães, A Oficina is a shop, an atelier, an art gallery, an artistic co-producer, a sponsor for creative scholarships and an inclusive artistic community. Pretty much a contemporary cultural beacon in one of Portugal’s most iconic and historically rich cities.

Inside the Space

If you go inside, you might see master artisans like Sameiro Fernandes or Maria da Conceição Ribeiro sewing a distinctly local embroidery in 21 stitches to reproduce 19th century motifs, using a rigorous palette of exactly six colours (red, blue, beige, gray, white, black).

The Bordado de Guimarães

It is called Bordado de Guimarães (Embroidery of Guimarães) and they are the only two people in the world currently certified to execute this traditional technique that blends rich embroidery and early popular embroidery.

A Living Heritage

As a keeper of stories, gestures, and time, A Oficina is more than a physical space. Here, heritage and modernity aren’t stored behind a glass storefront; they are lived, touched, and passed from hand to hand.