Artesanato Castelo Branco, Bordados
GI-protected hand-embroidered silk colchas from Castelo Branco.
Established in 1946 in Castelo Branco, this workshop preserves and commercialises the Colcha de Castelo Branco tradition, hand-embroidered silk-thread bedspreads with GI protection, as well as decorative cushions, framed textile art, and table linens. Products are sold to museum shops, cultural gift retailers, and textile collectors.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Founded
- 1946
- Website
- bordadoscastelobranco.pt
- Categories
- Home Décor & Textiles, Fabrics & Textile Materials, Gifts & Novelty
- Markets
- Portugal, Spain, France, United States
Verified facts
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)
- Textiles sold in the EU must carry fibre-composition labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. European Commission
- Textiles sold in the US must comply with FTC labeling rules (fiber content, country of origin, care instructions). US FTC