Porto's Textile Tradition and Bangladeshi Merchants Highlighted

A report from Porto describes the city's streets adorned with colorful textiles, noting that many souvenir shops are run by Bangladeshi merchants, connecting Portugal's and Bangladesh's rich textile manufacturing traditions.

3 Jun, 13:47 — 3 Jun, 13:47

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Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles

Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

By Esme Nicholson

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Porto's Textile Tradition and Bangladeshi Merchants Highlighted

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Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles

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