Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2
Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2

Portuguese Pottery Alcobaça Ceramic Side Dish Serving Bowl Floral - Set of 2

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Product Description

Can a bowl make you happy? If they can these bowls will. Sourced directly from local artisans in Portugal, these vibrant bowl set will add a splash of life to your dining table or kitchen countertop. Serve your favorite snacks and sides in a contemporary style inspired by the Portuguese culture. Our bowls are crafted by a talented family of artisans in Alcobaça, a town known for making ceramic for hundreds of years. Add some colorful style and Portuguese flair to your kitchen and table with a design inspired by the by the traditional Viana embroidery, which pays tribute to the young couples that secretly embroidered a handkerchief with messages of love during an era when modesty was enforced strictly.

Features

  • Handmade and hand painted finishing in Alcobaça by a family of master artisans and according to traditional techniques
  • Ideal for serving soup, noodles, cereals, ice cream or other desserts, fruit, parfaits, rice, or side dishes. They are also excellent for food prep and will stack perfectly in your cabinets for space saving. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Presents a vibrant and colorful design celebrating the traditional Viana Embroidery
  • Great housewarming gift from Portugal
  • Character - The handcrafted nature of this item means that each piece is a bit distinct from the last. No two are completely alike, which is one of the qualities that make these pieces so unique and prized
  • 2 bowls included
  • Measurements: 8" x 5.5" x 1.75" Inch (L x W x H)

About the Lenços dos Namorados

Inspired by the traditional Viana embroidery, which pays tribute to the young couples that secretly embroidered a handkerchief with messages of love during an era when modesty was enforced strictly, and couples couldn’t show any display of affection until marriage.
Lenços dos Namorados” (Sweetheart Handkerchiefs) are handkerchiefs made of linen or cotton and embroidered with several related love patterns. This piece of handcraft is part of the typical clothing from Minho province (in Northern Portugal) and used by women of marrying age.
The heart is one of the most popular motifs along with the 3 or 4 leaf clover, which appears in heart shapes, usually depicted in red, blue or white. Flowers, camelias, carnations and stars complement the exquisitely beautiful embroidery.

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Hand painted portuguese ceramic salad bowl decorating a kitchen countertop.
Alcobaça ceramics

tradition with a modern twist

Made in the secular pottery town of Alcobaça by a talented family of artisans, this collection presents a modern twist to the traditional pottery from the region, in which flowers are the dominant motive.

They will add some colorful style and Portuguese flair to your kitchen and table with a design inspired by the traditional Portuguese tiles.

the maker

Alcoa Arte

When you put together modern colorful patterns with ancient techniques, the result is a vibrant collection of decorative and utilitarian ceramic pieces that will fill your table and home with joy!

meet the maker

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