A Vida Portuguesa

This shop is the perfect fit for Time Out Market Lisboa. The products it sells (such as shopping baskets) are an extension of the traditional market and are tied to the gastronomic universe that permeates this space. Pots, sharp knives, fans, brooms, Viarco pencils, Ach soap. By putting them on her shelves, Catarina Portas has rescued Portuguese treasures like Brito soaps and Bordalo Pinheiro swallows from national oblivion. These items tell great stories about Portuguese culture and are hits with the older generations and the young. This makes them the best gifts for visitors, but they’re also ideal for locals, as they help us to remember the best of what was, and still is, made in our country.