There’s a store where you step into Lisbon’s famous fleamarket, ‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’. Traditional Portuguese, very warm service 🙂
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’, at fleamarket Lisbon
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ opened his doors in November 2014, selling traditional Portuguese ceramics from Caldas da Rainha, the ‘capital’ of portuguese pottery, popularized by artist and designer Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. (also known for his illustrations, caricatures and sculptures).
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon, November 2019
People from all over the world visiting Lisbon, usually like strolling through the fleamarket (Feira da Ladra, lit. thieves market), where you can find this lovely little shop.
I heard Chinese, Russian- or French people say: ‘How wonderful, but how do we get all this into our suitcase?’
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’, 2019
The shelves are full of crockery, tableware and decorative objects, in an explosion of colors and iconic products such as pumpkins, cabbages, swallows, roosters, frogs, lizards, sardines and hanging codfish.
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ & one of the 2 very friendly owners
Designer Bordalo Pinheiro had a great sense of humor.. 😉 Many of his designs, for example the collection of cabbage leaf dinnerware, are very funny…. !
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon
Swallow nest (andorinha): symbol of loyalty and love
In 1891 designer Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro decided to produce a set of ceramic pieces that looked like swallows. They integrated into Portuguese homes and became a symbol for a Portuguese house which lives on still today. Why it had such a massive success? It represents family, loyalty and love! 🙂
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ fleamarket Lisbon
The Portuguese adore codfish (bacalhau) and it’s said that are 365 different ways to cook it…one recipe for each day of the year!
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon 2023
There’s a very long history with Portugal & codfish: shortly after Columbus (about 500 years ago) discovered America, the Portuguese were fishing for cod near NewFoundland. More…….
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon 2023
The legend of the ‘good luck’ rooster (Galo de Barcelos): a national symbol of Portugal
If you visit Lisbon you see brightly coloured roosters in all souvenir shops in all kind of variations and sizes. According to the legend, it brings you good luck, but you must receive it as a gift…more: WikiPedia
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon
YouTube – The legend of the Galo de Barcelos has been passed from generation to generation and while the stories differ, the ending is always the same.
‘‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’’ Lisbon & sardines (sardinhas)
Grilled sardines (sardinhas) & party time in June: Feast days of the popular saints
Sardines play an important role in Portuguese culture. In the month of June traditionally millions of big and tasty sardines (sardinhas) are grilled outdoors. The streets of the historical areas in Lisbon are filled with a delicious smell (but also the smoke!) 😉
On the eve of Saint Anthony’s day, June 12, Lisbon turns into one big party!
My favorite 🙂 crockery in beautiful soft colours
‘Campo Santa Clara ceramics’ Lisbon
Campo de Santa Clara, no. 112
Tuesdays and Saturdays (fleamarket days): open from 09:00 – 19:00
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Fleamarket Lisbon, Alfama district. View from ‘Armazém das Caldas’ more…..