The 10 Best Shopping in Encarnação, Central Portugal

Ceramica Bairro Alto is a multipurpose space, where techniques of execution and finishing of the pieces are demonstrated while valuing the artistic activity. Try to get to know the side of the lesser-known ceramics, unique pieces, fully handmade, without mold or wheel, produced according to quality and original criteria, from design to finishing.

Retrosaria is a knitting and sewing shop specialising in heritage wool yarns. We have our own range of locally sourced wool yarns, made from the wool of Portuguese native sheep breeds. We also offer yarn by many leading companies, knitting and sewing tools, fabric, etc. We have workshops on saturday mornings. We are located on the second floor.

A Fábrica dos Chapéus is a Portuguese manufacturer company of caps and hats, born from the passion of its founders. Since 2008, Lisbon, we ship worldwide.

Thinking of re-tiling your bathroom or kitchen? Try this shop that has been producing handmade tiles since 1741.

Galeria Zé dos Bois (ZDB) is an art centre created in 1994 as a non-profit organization of civic initiative.It's based at an 18th century palace (26909 ft²) at the heart of Bairro Alto, Lisbon.As a creation, production and promotion structure for contemporary art, ZDB instigates the research and investigation of artists involved with visual and performative arts, as well as film and music.ZDB produces and presents exhibitions and hosts more then 150 arts events per year including residencies, educational programs, theatre, dance, lectures, and music concerts mainly on the left-field.ZDB has been working with João Maria Gusmão & Pedro Paiva, Kenneth Anger, Rigo 23, Alexandre Estrela, Emory Douglas, Gabriel Abrantes, John Bock, Jean Baudrillard, Stelarc, Patrícia Portela, Roger Bernat, Tânia Carvalho, Ann Liv Young, Sofia Dias & Vítor Roriz, John Romão, Keiji Haino, Animal Collective, Sunn O))), Bonnie “Prince” Billy, John Maus, Norberto Lobo, Arthur Doyle, Lee Ranaldo, Dirty Projectors, Sei Miguel, Grouper, Black Dice and Faust, among many others.Driven by the desire to intensify and interchange knowledge with artists through creative and production practices, ZDB promotes international and local residencies and establishes long-term working relationships with them, aiming to produce unique projects.

JANS concept is a brand founded and curated by Portuguese fashion designer Isilda Pelicano, dedicated to renew the traditions of northern Alentejo and promote design and contemporary craft in superbly crafted clothes, ceramics and cork objects, contemporary pieces - crafted in Portugal by artisans, invited artists and designers, the new artisans. An innovative lifestyle brand, that produces unique objects with a contemporary design inspired by ancestral knowledge preserving the memory and authenticity of local culture designed in new modern standards diffusing the essence of the brand: Passion for nature.

This is a traditional souvenirs shop and a tourist destination for visiting BAIRO ALTO (the most historical place in lisbon). The hight place in Lisbon to see the city (miradoura de sao pedro de alcantra)and the Elavador de Gloria is just 1 minute from this shop. Traditinal and HandMade souvenirs like Sardinha, electrico, Galo, Vinho do Porto ,Torre de belem are available here . OPEN:09:00-24:00