If you have always fancied a hand-embroidered fado shawl, check out this brick-vaulted store. Santos is a must-shop for Portuguese folk art, including Madeira lace, barro negro glazed earthenware from Molelos and miniature matchstick art from André Monteiro, among other high-quality, non-kitschy wares.
Santos Ofícios
Baixa & Rossio
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3.88 MILES
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15.05 MILES
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0.37 MILES
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