Handicraft

The Azorean archipelago, with its rich history and many traditions, is known for its arts and handicrafts. Artisan have saved and developed their workmanship techniques through the centuries.

Due to their isolated location Azorean craftsmen use primarily raw materials such as wood, fish scales, whale bone and teeth, basalt, hydrangea, piths, potter's earth and corn leaves.

By having special schools for Handicraft, we try to keep the old traditions of the first Azoreans alive.