Thursday, June 26, 2014

ALGERIA – Cover from Setif, Algeria to Braga, Portugal



Cover and postcard with stamps posted on January 4, 2014.
(A very special thanks to my friend Ouari Khemissi)

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

BRAZIL – Cover from São Paulo, Brazil to Braga, Portugal



Cover and postcard with stamps posted on January 7, 2014.
(A very special thanks to my friend João Augusto)

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Faianças Artísticas Bordallo Pinheiro



RAPHAEL Bordallo Pinheiro
Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro (Lisbon, 1846 -1905) was one of the most remarkable and versatile Portuguese artists, having left a vast work in various areas. It was designer, watercolorists, illustrator, decorator, cartoonist, journalist and ceramicist. His name is closely linked to the Portuguese caricature, which gave a qualitative boost, elevating it to a status hitherto achieved. He is the author of the figure of John Doe, who would establish, until today, as a symbol of the Portuguese people. Founded Faience Factory of Caldas da Rainha in 1884, responsible for a legacy unmatched worldwide ceramics.

Sardines collection (Colecção Sardinhas)
 
Sardine Mail (Sardinha Correio)
How long does not send a letter? This Sardinha evokes the nostalgia of a gesture that is being lost today and highlights the importance of perpetuating our traditions.