Fabricaal– FÁBRICA ALENTEJANA DE LANIFÍCIOS
Where the last Alentejo blankets are still woven
Founded in 1930, Fabricaal is now the last place in Portugal where Alentejo blankets are still woven entirely by hand. Using Portuguese merino wool and century-old looms, the factory continues to reinvent tradition through a contemporary approach to textiles, resulting in creations sought after by designers, architects and hotels around the world.
The legacy of Alentejo weaving
**Meet the Maker**
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At Fabricaal, it is possible to discover the last factory in Portugal where traditional Alentejo blankets continue to be woven by hand on 11 century-old semi-manual looms. Set inside a former 19th-century olive oil mill converted into a workshop, the space offers a rare opportunity to encounter artisans preserving techniques and knowledge that have almost disappeared. Each piece reflects a strong connection between raw material, craftsmanship and regional heritage.
What you'll discover
- Introduction to the factory and its blankets
- Walk through the space with working looms
- Live weaving demonstration up close
- From raw wool to finished piece
- Explore the shop and materials
- Take home a unique piece
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Fabricaal– FÁBRICA ALENTEJANA DE LANIFÍCIOS
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"Where the last Alentejo blankets are still woven"
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Make a day of it.
After the visit, it is worth exploring Monsaraz towards the end of the day and having dinner at Sem-Fim, a restaurant set inside a former Alentejo olive oil mill. At night, the Observatório do Lago Alqueva offers the chance to discover one of Europe’s most renowned starry skies, in a region certified as a Dark Sky destination.
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