Here is a list of some of the traditional products made by artisans in Portugal which can be found in stores in the main Portuguese cities:
• Arraiolos rugs: Muslim traditions once prevailed in the village of Arraiolos, where rugs are still made by embroiderers and weavers who work for many days. The size of the part and the complexity of the design determine the price, which is often less than half of what you pay in North America. If you cannot travel to Arraiolos you will find the rugs for sale at points of sale in Lisbon.
• Ceramics and tiles: Early in the history of Portugal, builders learned to compensate for the lack of wood by perfecting the arts of masonry, stucco and ceramics. All of them were used to construct many buildings. After the expulsion of the Moors, its aesthetics suffered in the designs painted on the tiles and ceramic plates, vases and jugs.
The most prevalent of these appear as blue and white tiles, each individually designed, that adorn thousands of interior and exterior walls across the country.
• Jewelry: In Portugal, any piece of jewelry advertised as "gold" must contain at least 19,2 carats. This purity enables thousands of jewelers to spin the material shining in delicate filigree work with astonishing detail. Portugal produces exquisite jewelry that is sold in many stores in the country.
• Crafts: For centuries, the design and manufacture of embroidered lace, carpets, hand-woven clothing, wood carvings and bedding have developed in homes and workshops throughout Portugal.
• Leather products: The leather manufacturing industry is known all over the world. Their products include jackets, shoes, purses and wallets, all of which are sold at much more reasonable prices than those outside of Portugal. The best shops are concentrated in Lisbon.