The Art of Mediterranean Living

House & Garden:Arts & Crafts

From traditional textiles to the secrets of hand-blown glass to tile making: the arts and crafts of Mallorca are alive and well in towns and villages all over the island. We watch some of the best craftspeople at work.
Cloth of Tongues
 

The distinctive Mallorcan ‘cloth of tongues’, still produced in Pollença by the Vicenç family.

The Free Mason
 

At a former barracks in Inca, stoneworker Miquel Ramis teaches his students their trade and architectural & art history too.

 
The Glass Menagerie
 

Glass manufacturer Gordiola has provided Europe’s noblest houses with glassware since the 18th century.

Pressed for Time
 

After decades of neglect, Mallorca’s traditional handcrafted hydraulic tiles are making a comeback.