Visitors will be able to follow the entire wool processing process, from shearing to washing, carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving, learning how blankets, knitwear, farms and carpets are made. The museum has a vast collection of handmade equipment and industrial machinery involved in the processing of wool.
The museum explains how wool was processed to produce rugs, carpets, blankets, cloths and knitting fabrics. Wool processing and fabric production can be done by using artisanal methods or industrial methods. The museum´s collection includes hand looms and other hand-operated devices, as well as industrial machinery.
Located only 15 km away from Fátima Shrine, the Industrial and Handicraft Textile Museum is a great opportunity to explore Portugal's golden textile tradition. A passionate history!