Tapetes de Arraiolos - Centro Interpretativo
Tapetes de Arraiolos - Centro Interpretativo
Tapetes de Arraiolos - Centro Interpretativo
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Dawn S
Bainbridge Island, WA59 contributions
Oct 2022
This town was one we encountered while driving. We didn't know what to expect though I had written down that they had a rug identity. Virtually no tourists were here when we wandered the streets and the Interpretive Center was the only place where we found a young lady who spoke English. She helped us navigate and told us we should tour the building. We did and for being in such a "off the beaten path" destination, we found the displays and history in the Center extremely well done.
One must appreciate rug making or at the very least, have a curiosity to learn about the process and designs. Loved it!
One must appreciate rug making or at the very least, have a curiosity to learn about the process and designs. Loved it!
Written 22 November 2022
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DGSmanila
Bangkok, Thailand389 contributions
Dec 2021
While the place is modern and does have some interesting display and good
audio video guide it felt as if it is just "not enough". The place is very small and
the whole visit will take you less than 30 minutes.
If you around and like carpets - yes give it your time
audio video guide it felt as if it is just "not enough". The place is very small and
the whole visit will take you less than 30 minutes.
If you around and like carpets - yes give it your time
Written 6 April 2022
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nadi
Israel1,305 contributions
Nov 2021
Very interesting new museum that shows the carpets industry in Arraiolos. A very nice and modern museum with English explanation on each display.
Written 19 November 2021
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AppMyHome
El Dorado Hills, CA490 contributions
Oct 2021
We were pleasantly surprised with this small museum about Arraiolos carpets and tapestries. It's really modern and well designed and has lots of different examples of the historic carpets. There was even a local woman working on a rug in the traditional method. It's definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.
Written 17 November 2021
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Darren L
Queenstown, MD766 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Worth a stop with a very small entry fee if you’re in the area. The tapestries are amazing and there was an actual crafts person there working on a rug.
Written 17 November 2021
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Pedro Carlos B
Porto, Portugal22 contributions
Sep 2021
A very comprehensive view of the history, social, economic and cultural environments and traditional specific technicalities of making of the"Tapetes de Arraiolos".
Written 4 September 2021
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70ava
Beijing, China988 contributions
Jul 2021
If you are interested in Arraiolos tapestry, this museum is a must for you. One of those small, amazing modern top class Portuguese museums. You do not expect much and you discover a super educational, well explained and laid our museum. On top of a very clear and interesting explanation, there is an amazing exhibition of Arraiolos tapestries - some are a few hundred years old. And a real bargain. Not to be missed.
Written 24 July 2021
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KathleenR_28
Port Dover, Canada6,358 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
It was the first day of the town festival when we visited. On our walk-about, we spotted this neat museum. It was only 50 cents to enter, what a bargain.
However, I wasn’t allowed to take pictures while I was inside. Anyway, I thought that the museum had such great information about the manual carpet-making process, which involved embroidery on a huge scale. There was even a short film about it. Everything was well laid out, with carpet samples hung in certain spots.
Today, there are only a handful of people left in the area who are keeping this tradition going. What a laborious way of making carpets.
However, I wasn’t allowed to take pictures while I was inside. Anyway, I thought that the museum had such great information about the manual carpet-making process, which involved embroidery on a huge scale. There was even a short film about it. Everything was well laid out, with carpet samples hung in certain spots.
Today, there are only a handful of people left in the area who are keeping this tradition going. What a laborious way of making carpets.
Written 27 June 2021
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Jean N
Worcester, UK262 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This is a very interesting little museum. It was quite hard to find and after driving around the very narrow streets for quite a long time we parked in an area labelled parque3 and walked. But it did mean we got to see a roundabout with scissors and a ball of wool with the castle remains behind. But back to the museum, just 1 Euro entrance per person, explanations on weaving and a lady actually doing a rug. Very good. There are some shops in the little town where you can buy them, but it the rugs are expensive and some handicraft shops. Good town to visit.
Written 16 August 2019
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Sylvia H
Yeovil236 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Such an interesting small museum which covers the history of Arraiolos and the wool rug making from its earliest times. A young man demonstrated how the wool was embroidered into the backing. This museum also covered local jewellery making and designs. Beautifully laid out and well worth the 50 cents entry fee. The marble bathrooms certainly worth a visit!
Written 23 July 2019
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eugeniocouto
25 contributions
Boa noite,
Gostava de saber o preço e a duração recomendada da visita!
Obrigado pela atenção.
David Carvalheiro
Queluz, Portugal13 contributions
€1
Erica K
Arlington, TX1 contribution
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Mines_10
Quarteira, Portugal199 contributions
10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 closed on Mondays
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