Did you know that, in 1927, National Geographic magazine published photographs of the garments of Viana do Castelo? And that during the Middle Ages there were many men specialized in embroidery? Through this book you can learn more about some of the stories surrounding these and other traditions.

In six chapters, we talk about the arrecadas of Minho, the yokes of the Northeast, the embroidery of Castelo Branco, the figurado of Barcelos, the carretos of the Northeast and the espigueiros.