Here is a list of some of the most charming artifacts and crafts produced in Portugal:
Arraiolos Rugs: The Moorish traditions that once prevailed in the city of Arraiolos, where rugs are still manufactured, inspired their intricate sewing. Teams of embroiderers and weavers work for many days, using pure wool in small stitch combinations with more widely spaced wide stitch cross stitches. The resulting depictions of fruit and flower garlands (an inaccurate interpretation of French Aubusson rugs) and animals running around idealized gardens (a theme loosely inspired by Persian and Turkish rugs) are some of the most charming items for sale in Portugal. The size of the piece and the complexity of the design determine the price, which is usually less than half what you would pay in North America. If you cannot reach Arraiolos, you will find rugs for sale in Lisbon stores.
 
Ceramics and Tiles: Early in the history of Portugal, builders learned to make up for the lack of wood by perfecting the masonry, stucco and ceramics arts. All were used to build the countrys rugged, termite-proof buildings. After the Moors left, their aesthetics endured in the designs painted on ceramic tiles and plates, vases and jars. Later styles from the Netherlands, England, and China combined to influence a rich tradition of pottery making. The most predominant appear as the   blue and white tiles(tiles), each individually designed, adorning thousands of internal and external walls across the country. Equally enchanting are the thousands of dishes, jars of wine and water, and vases adorned with wild landscapes populated with mythical creatures. New and (to a lesser extent) old samples of any of these items can be purchased at retail outlets nationwide.
 
Jewelry: In Portugal, any piece of jewelery advertised as "gold" must contain at least 19.2 carats. This purity allows thousands of jewelers to rotate the brilliant material in delicate filigree work with amazing detail. Whether you choose a simple brooch or a filigree gold or silver representation of an 18th century caravel on a four-masted sail, Portugal produces jewels worthy of an Infanta dowry at more reasonable prices than you might expect. The country is rich in jewelry.
 
Crafts: For centuries, the design and manufacture of lace, rugs, hand-knitted clothing, wood carvings and embroidered sheets have evolved in homes and workshops throughout the country. Although some of the rawer objects available for sale are a bit clumsy, the best can be called art. From north to south, store after store offers regional crafts. 
 
Leather goods: The Iberian Peninsula has always been a land of breeding, bullfighting and cattle raising, and the Portuguese leathermaking industry is known around the world. Their products include jackets, shoes, wallets and wallets, all sold at much more reasonable prices than those from outside Portugal. The best stores are concentrated in Lisbon.

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