In 1995, three friends gathered efforts and determination to build a project which was at that time a pioneering but also a risky one: the opening of a place exclusively dedicated to the promotion of the Portuguese Folk Art. They named it ‘Santos Ofícios’, located Rua da Madalena no. 87, in Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina. This [...]
January 30th, 2009 | Posted in Azulejos, Baixa, Cork, Culture, History, Lisbon city center, Shopping, Tourist information, Walking around | 3 Comments
New in Lisbon’s Baixa district: Pelcor (‘skin’ & ’cork’), located Rua da Pedras Negras no. 30. From beautiful handbags, hats, sophisticated accessories to stamps (!), all products in this shop are made from cork oak skin. This 100 % Portuguese outfit has won various eco-design awards and distinctions for innovation, potential and creativity. Pelcor cork shop, [...]
January 4th, 2009 | Posted in Baixa, Cork, Eco-shopping Lisbon, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, luxury shops, Shopping, Tourist information | 2 Comments
