Patterns of Portugal
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Patterns of Portugal by Christine Chitnis
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world.In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through thespectacular designs and hues that define Portugal's countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities.
This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the country's culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of azulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional lavradeira costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more.
Throughout these vibrant pages, you'll discover the vivid stories behind each color and pattern, transporting you to the gorgeous fields of Alentejo, the sparkling waters of the Algarve, the busy streets of Lisbon, the lush valleys of the Douro, and beyond.
CHRISTINE CHITNIS is a writer, photographer, mother, and home cook, who lives with her husband and two young sons in Providence, Rhode Island. Her writing and photography are inspired by the farmland and coasts of her adopted home state, though her love of the natural world dates back to childhood summers spent in northern Michigan. Her writing has appeared in Country Living, the Boston Globe, and Edible Rhody, among many other local and national publications. Christine's first book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011), highlights fifty of the most unique and vibrant farmers' markets and art events in the region. For adventures in cooking, gardening, mothering, and crafting, visit ChristineChitnis.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780593578193 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593578198 |
| Title | Patterns of Portugal |
| Author | Christine Chitnis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2024-02-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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