3. PORTUGUESE
CULTURE
• The culture of Portugal is the
result of a complex flow of
different civilizations during the
past Millennia. From prehistoric
cultures up to now, all have left
an imprint on the country's
culture and history.
• Portugal became an
independent kingdom in 1143.
• Portugal is a country with a long
history and a very rich national
cultural heritage.
4. FOLK DANCE
Many Portuguese dances are long-established
celebrations of seasonal festivals, including fall harvest
and the beginning of spring, and commemorations of
religious events. Local and national dances have drawn
from pagan and Christian traditions.
5. PORTUGUESE
DECORATIVE TILES
• The azulejo (tile) is the
most typical and widely
used form of decoration in
Portugal since the middle
ages up to now.
• Tiles are made of pure clay,
squares with sharp edges
and irregular surface,
measuring approximately
140mm x 140mm x 10mm
6. DECORATIVE
TILES
• On the azulejo panels we
can see several situations of
Portuguese History and
everyday life
7. POTTERY and
TABLEWARE
• When looking at either
of these typical
portuguese handicraft
pots and dishes we
really return to our
roots.
8. TAPESTRIES
• Tapestries are very traditional in Portugal and
represent many of the Portuguese epic deeds.
They are made of cotton, wool and silk.
These two examples were woven in the
beginning of the 16th century.
Tapeçaria Millefleurs com as Armas de D. Manuel
Cortejo Triunfal
com
Girafas
9. CARPETS
• The Arraiolos carpets are
very popular in Portugal.
• They are:
- hand made,
- embroidered in woolen
thread over canvas,
- very colourful
- the themes are very
varied: animals, fruits,
flowers…
10. EMBROIDERY AND LACE
• In the decoration of Portuguese
homes it is very usual to see
embroidered tableclothes,
napkins,curtains …as well as
lace.
