A week-long embroidery retreat in Viana do Castelo, Portugal where participants learn traditional regional embroidery techniques from professional artisans with 30+ years of experience, visit working studios of traditional linen weavers and heritage embroiderers, and create their own embroidery pieces inspired by 18th-century lavradeira clothing. The week culminates in attending the Romaria Senhora d'Agonia festival, featuring a parade of over 900 women in traditional dress, while staying at a resort hotel near Ponte de Lima and enjoying regional Portuguese cuisine and vinho verde.
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