The Spanish House | Real Fabrica's blog
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Grandparents' Day: Thank you for so much!
July 26th is a date fondly marked on our calendar. Grandparents ' Day is much more than a day of celebration: it's an opportunity to pay tribute to those who...
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The Spanish siesta: between the hum of the fan and the song of the cicadas
The siesta, that invention of ours They say the word "siesta" comes from the Latin word "sexta hora ," which was what the Romans called the time of day when...
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Agolada: Galician crafts, festivals, and traditions firsthand
This weekend has been one of those that reconciles you with the world. We're returning from Agolada, a small Galician village that every summer is filled with music, crafts, flavors,...
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Traditional Spanish games: our childhood games in the street
The value of playing with what we had at hand Before screens and video games, the street was our best playground. We didn't need anything big: a rope, some bottle...
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10 products that smell like summer in the village
There are summers you won't forget. Not for their travels or their photos, but for their rhythm: slow, calm, with long naps and endless snacks. Village summers smell different. They...
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Mediterranean crafts: what they are, how to recognize them, and where to find them
There's something about Mediterranean craftsmanship that has that "je ne sais quoi" that captivates. Maybe it's the light that filters through the fibers, the warm air that caresses it, or...
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The History of the Botijo, from the Countryside to Vintage Decor
There was a time when every house, every farmyard, and every workshop had its botijo (small jug). It was a porous clay object that kept water always fresh, even under...
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Gift ideas for teachers with soul and a lot of truth
At this point in the school year, we're all a little overwhelmed with schedules, field trips, and end-of-year festivals. But there's one thing that comes from the bottom of our...
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Popular May festivals in Spain: tradition, color, and spring joy
May is a special month in Spain. The days lengthen, the flowers burst into color, and the soul is filled with the desire to celebrate. In every corner of the...
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Here's our latest trip to Cadiz to bring back the best of merino wool
A new chapter in my summer travels around Andalusia. Long live Cádiz! Authenticity, tradition, and craftsmanship. These are the values we share with our merino wool textile artisans from...
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Long live the Canary Islands! Royal Factory Artisan Tours
Those who follow us on social media will surely know that just a few days ago we were touring the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera to learn about the...
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Discovering artisans: Jose, ceramist from the Sierra de Huelva
Real Fábrica was born here, in Andalusia. A place where traditions have a special weight, permeating everything. Leaving that patina of authenticity and know-how. I grew up here and this...
