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We go on an Alentejo tour without losing sight of the arts that shape the region, between bulrush and clay. And taking the opportunity to get our hands to work.
The traditional profession of knife sharpening is at risk of extinction, but André, the knife sharpener at Porto's Bolhão Market, has successfully registered his craft with the National Network of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A third-generation artisan, André continues the legacy of his father and grandfather, using his signature flute melody and sparks to attract customers. His wife, Susana Monteiro, initiated the application to help preserve this piece of Porto's history, with hopes of expanding the craft's reach and potentially opening a museum. Today, André operates a stall at the market where he sharpens various tools, repairs umbrellas, and offers workshops to tourists and locals alike.
Home Algarve VOID Jewelry: Slow creation rooted in Monchique VOID Jewelry: Slow creation rooted in Monchique VOID Jewelry is made in the mountains of Monchique, a place where life moves at a slower pace, and things are created without rush.
On the day that celebrates World Artisan Day, it is important to remember those who promote, create, and preserve art. Among them are Ana Silva and José Vitorino, two artisans who work together from São Bartolomeu de Messines, in the Algarve. He builds musical instruments out of cane. She makes toys and household objects from wood or plant-derived materials.
