Lovers Handkerchiefs

Saint Anthony

Saint Anthony of Lisbon carrying the infant Jesus. Recriation made in paper paste by artists Vivian Viana and Ricardo Cabral.

Embroidery from Tibaldinho

From a small village in Alcafache parish, munincipality of Mangualde, where embroidery is still handmade the same way for the past 200 years.

The Constable Saint

Representation in polychrome ceramic of the Beato Nuno of Santa Maria, D. Nuno Alvares Pereira (1360-1431), which canonization will take place on April 26 in Rome.

The wedding of the Marafona

The Junk Collector

Recriation of the junk collector, a tipical traditional profession in old Lisbon by artist Maria Helena Lourenço.

Traditional Library

Miniature library handcrafted by an artist from Várzea de Sintra.

The "Impérios" from Terceira island (Azores)

Ceramic representation of the "Impérios" from Terceira island (Azores), which are religious houses crowned with the symbol of the Holy Spirit.

The fado singer

Made in paper paste with about 30cm height, this figure represents the portuguese fado singer in traditional dress.

Hearts from Viana

Little hand embroidered hearts based on the traditional hearts from Viana do Castelo.

Nativity scene from Alto minho

Ceramic artistic pieces with traditional themes from the Barcelos region. The strong colors are characteristic of the handicrafts from the North of Portugal.

Ceramics from Vila Verde

Ceramic products painted by hand with the traditional colouring and verses from the famous "Lovers handkerchiefs".

Lovers Handkerchiefs

The "Lovers Handkerchiefs" or "Wishing Handkerchiefs" are traditional handmade pieces from the North of Portugal, particularly from the Minho region. They have their origins in the 17th and 18th century. Normally created and used by young women, these embroidered handkerchiefs filled with romantic verses are designed with colors and symbols that represent dedication, friendship and love.

Rattan Baskets

Recreation of the traditional Portuguese rattan baskets

Tic Tac Toe

Traditional Tic Tac Toe game handmade and painted in glazed ceramic.

"The Frightened Donkey"

Hand painted ceramic donkey

Nativity

Tri-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene made in polychrome clay with an oil painting as background and a frame covered by gold foil. Work by artist Maria Helena Lourenço.

Sacred Family

Ceramic piece by artist Maria Helena Lourenço. Made in three different clay colors, this work reveals the beauty and movement of each piece created by the telented hands of the artist.

Dancers

Ceramic dancer figures made by artist Lourdes Ferreira. Each piece has an unique position and dancing movement.

Christmas Display

As in previous years, Atelier55 shop participated in the Annual Creative Christmas Display Contest organized by the City Council. This year the window display was decorated by architect Ricardo Moreno.

Saint Anthony, the Marriage Saint

Representations of Saint Anthony, Portugal's wedding saint, made in glazed ceramic of various sizes, with some love verses typical of the traditional art from North of Portugal (Minho).

Little Old Treasures

Embroidered with care by gifted hands from Belmonte, these cloth dolls symbolize the traditions passed down from generations to generations.

Lover’s Presépio (Nativity Scene)

Made in glazed ceramic and painted by hand with decorative elements inspired in the traditional "lover’s handkerchiefs" from the Minho region (North of Portugal).
The design and symbols are very colorful, always with "love" being the the main theme and also including hearts, birds and flowers.

Portuguese Building Facades

Miniature facades made in ceramic representing churches and typical houses from various villages in Portugal. White and blue are usually the dominant colors.

Ladies of Vélasquez

Unique polychrome ceramic piece by artist Lourdes Ferreira.

Presépio (Nativity Scene) in glazed ceramic

Created by Júlia Ramalho, granddaughter of famous artist Rosa Ramalho.

Lavender arrangements

Floral arrangements made of small fresh lavender branches interlaced using ribbons of various colors, similar to the ones our grandmothers traditionally used to place inside the drawers to protect the clothes from clothes moths and inside chests to protect the bride’s wedding dress.

Poets and Prose Writers

Created by artist Vivian Viana and Ricardo Cabral, these miniature figures made in paper paste represent the great writers of Portuguese literature. The figures of Almeida Garret, Luis de Camões and Fernando Pessoa can be seen in the image.

The “Impérios” from Terceira Island

“Impérios” are traditional Azorean chapels comprised by a single compartment. The façades include a triangular front containing one of the Holy Spirit symbols – the White Dove or the Holy Crown – painted with bright colors. The Império of Charity, Império of Terra-Chã e and Império of St. John Baptist are some of the most famous examples of this traditional architecture. We offer a wide collection of these creative representations in polychrome ceramic, exclusively designed by Luis Leonardo.

Traditional Professions

Collection of handmade ceramic figures representing the various old traditional professions in Lisbon. Unique pieces of art from artist Maria Helena Lourenço.

St. Gabriel Archangel

A figure of St. Gabriel Archangel handmade in ceramic by artist Maria Helena Lourenço inspired in the “presépio” displayed in the Madre de Deus monastery, which is one of the most impressive Nativity sculptures in the Catholic world.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cola

The ceramic work by artist Luis Leonardo represents the façade of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cola in Ourique. Built over an ancient hermitage, the Sanctuary is around 300 years old and is a place of congregation for devote pilgrims coming from other regions like Alentejo and Algarve every year for celebrations on September 7-8.

Chess Board

Handcrafted Chess Board set with polychrome ceramic pieces.

ARCIL - Ceramics

The Association for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Citizens of Lousã (ARCIL) is a place for production of decorative ceramic objects, serving at the same time as a learning, occupation and employment center for people with difficulties in integrating in the society. The works are all handmade and each piece is unique with different colors and tonality.

Marafonas

Genuine pieces of the traditional culture of Monsanto, a historic village located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, the “marafonas” are dolls dressed with regional clothing. Handmade from a wooden cross without eyes, nose or mouth, the tradition was for these dolls to be laid on the wedding couple’s bed during the wedding night, for good luck. They symbolize Maia, the Goddess of Fecundity.

DULCINEIAS

Handcrafted using paper paste, the Dulcineias are creations of designers Vivian Viana and Ricardo Cabral. They aim to perpetuate traditions with a modern touch. Each piece is numbered and marked to guarantee its individuality and uniqueness.

Representation of the Last Supper by artist Maria Helena Lourenço.