A porcelain coffee cup and saucer from the Vila Verde collection by Vista Alegre, decorated with the characteristic motifs of the lenços dos namorados — the embroidered handkerchiefs historically used to convey messages of love in northern Portugal. Capacity 83 ml. Small in scale, rich in meaning.
The Vila Verde collection by Vista Alegre is inspired by the traditional lenços dos namorados — the embroidered handkerchiefs of Vila Verde, a town in northern Portugal, historically used to convey messages of love. Each piece carries the characteristic motifs of this folk art tradition: hearts, flowers, doves and intricate geometric patterns rendered in porcelain with warmth and cultural pride.
Made in Portugal by Vista Alegre. Microwave safe. Dishwasher safe on short cycles at low temperatures. A beautiful everyday piece and a thoughtful gift for lovers of Portuguese folk art and fine porcelain.
