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Portugal's rich historic traditions that date back even before the Roman conquests when it was still known as Lusitania have made the world's cultural heritage richer with its native handcrafted products. It has survived to this day to the delight of modern generations and those to come. Few exemplify this than the rich tradition of Portuguese handmade embroidery in linen and cotton textile products that are not only famous worldwide as an indispensable element in fine dining but have been cherished as priceless heirlooms in many homes.

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The Viana do Castelo region of Portugal is home to the rich Portuguese handmade embroidery that is uniquely associated with the country. With a history that has taken active part in the discoveries of new lands and cultures in the 13th to the 15th century as a power broker equal in might to Spain, it was inevitable that Portugal's native culture would be enhanced and enriched by those of its conquered territories.

Portuguese embroidery neatly inherited much of the East Asian and Mediterranean stitching techniques and artistry from traveling merchants and gypsies and even from Italian traditions the eventually became part of the local embroidery traditions.

Embroidery patterns from the simple elegance to rich ornate textures of floral motifs depicting local colors and flora get articulated in a variety of stitching methods that include the Rosette, Montenegrin cross stitch, the Cretan, Palestrina, bullion knot and herringbone stitch, to mention the major ones.

Italian influences figure with patterns like the Casalguidi and Sorbello to mention two. It is clear the even with a mature local art and culture, Portugal's adaptability is best shown when it took in the best in foreign influences that now comprise the rich cultural tapestry uniquely Portuguese in character and style.

Today, this rich Portuguese handmade embroidery tradition is copied worldwide as the modern production techniques make the distinct Portuguese embroidery look and feel accessible to millions of homes.

Embroidered table and tray cloths made of cotton and linen are the mark of fine dining experience and you now have a variety of choices form fine specialty houseware stores in malls everywhere. But there are still a few who remain close to the handmade disciplines of the craft that exude the unique and often copied Portuguese designs.

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