In Reguengos de Monsaraz, Fabricaal brings the last Alentejo blankets to life, handwoven inside a former olive mill transformed into a workshop. Founded in 1930, it remains the final place in Portugal where this traditional craft endures. Working with pure Portuguese merino wool on century-old looms, each piece reveals the rhythm of weaving, the warmth of the fibre and the texture of a living heritage. Today, tradition meets contemporary design in unique creations sought after by designers, architects, and hotels worldwide.
Duration
1h
Price
On request
Languages
Portuguese, English
What makes this visit unique
The last factory in Portugal still handweaving traditional Alentejo blankets
A rare craft kept alive on 11 century-old semi-manual looms
Set inside a converted 19th-century olive mill — layers of industrial and rural heritage
Direct encounter with the artisans preserving a nearly vanished knowledge
Pieces made from pure Portuguese merino wool, without synthetic fibres
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
