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Introducing the ‘boyfriend-catcher’, a bestseller at Casa da Empreita, the palm weaving workshop in Loulé, part of the Loulé Criativo network, which aims to revive and boost traditional arts and crafts. It is said that the boyfriend-catcher was originally made and used by single girls when they went to a dance, with the purpose of choosing and ‘hunting’ their chosen one. Placed on the finger of the suitor it holds him…hopefully for life! An ancient system for finding love!

If you have your eye on a contender, visit The Palm Weaving Workshop in Rua Vice Almirante Cândido dos Reis n.º 20. loulecriativo.pt

Heartfelt handmade Portuguese ceramics designed to make you smile. Totem, 32cm high, €235. Casa da Bli, Quinta Shopping. 289 392 572 casadabli.pt

Love this sweater with heart-shaped elbow pads by Portuguese online brand, Ruga. It is also available in black, yellow and white. Best of all, it’s at a special price right now, just €33.75. rugastore.com