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Traditional Portuguese
accessories
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Made by Alícia Paquete, Catarina Matos, Dinis Isidro, Diogo

Gonçalves, Lucas Martins and Marta Dias.
 Introduction
Hello! We are a group
o f Portuguese students
from Escola Secundária
de Casquilhos and our goal is
t o introduce you
to Portuguese traditional
jewellery and accessories
We hope you'll learn
something and enjoy our
presentation
about Portuguese cultural
heritage.
Baroque
jewellery Baroque jewellery is one of the most traditional pieces
of Portuguese jewellery.
They were created with original stamps using
traditional methods in a century-old workshop and came to
life with the application of enamel and patina on the jewel.

Where do Baroque jewels come from?

Baroque jewels were inspired by Portuguese jewellery in
the 18th and 19th centuries.

How can we use these jewels?

-Baroque jewellery can be used in necklaces, bracelets and
even earrings, giving a classic and elegant look.
Coração de Viana
Where does it come from?
Even though it has "Viana" in its name, it's not exclusively from
Viana do Castelo. It´s a symbol from Minho, a region in the north of
Portugal.

How is/was it used?

In the 19th century it was used by all the rich families from Viana
do Castelo.
These days, it’s produced in all types of jewellery, such as
necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.

When was it created?

It was created in the 18th century, when the Queen Maria the
first, grateful for the birth of her first child asked for a heart of
gold to honour the sacred heart of Jesus but a f t e r it gained
popularity it started being seen as a symbol of romantic love and
deep passion.
 Samarra
What is a Samarra?
Alentejana An Alentejo Samarra is a
typical accessory from Alentejo
and Ribatejo. Initially it would
just be a thick yarn wool coat
mostly used by shepherds. But
over time the Samarras
underwent changes and
became a status symbol among
the richest.
When were they created?
The Samarras emerged a t the
end of the 19th century,
beginning of the 20th century.

Where does it come from?

Samarra comes from Alentejo,
the south of Portugal.
 Minhota’s pouch
Minhota’s pouch is a traditional waist pouch
meant to be used in traditional clothing. It has
imperfect heart shapes, wrapped in green or
yellow wool ribbons and the application of little
glass tubes and sequins. The incorrect but
characteristic design of flowers and foliage is also
used.
Where is it from?
Minhota’s pouch has its origins in Viana do
Castelo.
How and by whom is it used?
It started being initially used by noblewomen on
a day-to-day basis, but it became a traditional
piece not long after. It is meant to be used in the
waist, just like a normal waist bag.
When was it created?
By the end of the 18th century.
"Contas de Viana" Where are they from?
They are from Viana do Castelo.
How are they used?
They are used like a normal necklace.
When were they created?
Contas de Viana are the oldest piece of
Portuguese jewellery. They were used for the first
time by Greek, Phoenician, Roman and Etruscan
civilisations.
Because they are hollow and light, they are more economical
and therefore became the main jewel of the Portuguese
Popular Gold. Before acquiring the much-ambied string,
young women were buying each bead a t a time, with the few
savings they made from their work. They were putting the
beads together in a typical woollen yarn, adjustable and
ending behind with a pompom. The size of the necklace was
variable and usually it only went up to the middle of the neck.
It was also curious that this necklace was never worn
without a medal that could be other equally popular piece of
jewellery such as a butterfly or a cross.
 Curiosities
Their history This piece, in addition to being
Although they appeared in the
18th century, these earrings only
Brincos very elegant and feminine, is
also timeless, being seen even
became popular in the 19th
century, when Queen D. Maria II,
à Rainha today in Portuguese youth.
Despite being an iconic piece of
on her visit to the city of Viana
Portuguese jewellery, it has
do Castelo, received a pair of
already been worn by members of
them as a gift, quickly becoming
today's royalty such as Princess
known as “Brincos à Rainha”
Mary of Denmark and Queen
(Queen's earrings).
Letizia of Spain.
Since that, these earrings were
worn by noble ladies to The design and its meaning
demonstrate their wealth These earrings are inspired by
status. female fertility.
The triangle a t the bottom is a
The origin symbol of femininity and a t the top
These earrings appeared a t the end of the 18th century, the small circle attached to the
during the reign of Queen Maria the first, Queen of structural piece is a reference to
Portugal (1777 to 1816) and Brazil. pregnancy, symbolizing a child
united to the mother's womb.
 Portuguese
typical costumes Portuguese male
traditional
cost umes are simpler
th a n th e f e m a l e
ones, having very
a c c e s s o r i e s . In this
costume two items
stand out, the red
band around the
waist and the
elegant hat. It's
also common for
men to wear a
scarf around the
neck.
On the other hand,
this female costume
is much more
elaborated, also
having a red scarf
but being worn on
the head. It also has
an embroidered
apron with many det
ails. As for jewellery,
women can
wear earrings " à
Rainha" and/or the
"Coração de Viana"
necklace.
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Conclusion
These are some examples o f
Portuguese traditional
accessories. It's curious
that even though they were
created centuries ago,
they are still used these days.