Bordal - Bordados da Madeira

Fascinating to see this art form

Our small group had a short guided tour of this embroidery factory, which explained each stage of the process both before and after the pieces are sent to the ladies in the countryside who do the embr...

Embroidery heaven !!

What a truly enjoyable and amazing morning learning how to do Madeiran Embroidery!! Such great teaching from Celeta and help with translation and organising from Marcia. We were taught from the very...

Beautiful Needlework-Embroidery - and Excellent Service

For many years, I have admired Madeira embroidery - and here is a place to view and select the "real thing": authentic madeira embroidery ! Service was outstanding in helping me with a selection o...

Embroidery when Its best

Visited Bordal twice while on Madeira and walked away with 2 tablecloths, 14 napkins, 4 guest towels, and 2 facemask. Never have I experienced such a warm and welcoming service from all in the shop. I...

A nice surprise

We were just wandering around the streets of Funchal when we passed a woman making lace. She was sitting at the foot of a staircase that led up to the shop. There was lots of beautiful examples handma...