The making of mats is a traditional and centuries-old art of the Azores linked to the production of doormats (mats and ropes). It mainly uses reeds, corn leafs and bulrush leafs, prepared through vegetable dyeing and braiding or sewing techniques.

Collection of brochures, published in 2000 by the then Regional Center for Support to Handicrafts, with texts by Alexandra Andrade and graphic design by Joana Dias.

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