Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles
Porto's old town is characterized by its vibrant textile offerings, including linen scarves and cotton aprons. Many of the souvenir shops are operated by Bangladeshi immigrants, reflecting a shared heritage in textile manufacturing. The author reflects on the sentimental value of tea towels and the connections they foster across generations.
- ▪Porto's lanes are filled with colorful textiles, including linen and cotton items.
- ▪Souvenir shops are often run by Bangladeshi immigrants who share a textile manufacturing tradition with Portugal.
- ▪The author expresses nostalgia for tea towels that evoke memories of past conversations and family rituals.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/g-s1-124469/porto-portugal-linens-textiles |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:47:06 -0400 |
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Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles June 3, 20269:47 AM ET By Esme Nicholson Esme Nicholson/NPR Linen lines the lanes of Porto's old town. Up high, fresh laundry quivers in the breeze like bunting, pegged precariously to twine stretched taut between windows. And at street level, linen scarves, cotton aprons and tea towels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshi immigrants whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing. As I thumb the tea towels, I'm struck by stark sentimentality. I think of the drawer of tea towels at home, a motley mix of mementos from my own vacations and those I've inadvertently inherited.
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