The wonderful nature, beautiful landscapes and good weather in the north of Mallorca are just a few of the many reasons that attract second home owners and investors to buy real estate on the island. The Balearic Islands and especially Mallorca are also known for the quality handmade products, including fabrics, ceramics, pottery and baskets, which can complement perfectly every type of home, modern, traditional, old or new, large or small. House hunting with confidence – whether you are looking to buy a grand country estate, a sea view villa, beautiful finca, townhouse or apartment in the north of Majorca, contact the local real estate experts at Engel & Völkers Mallorca North.
If you are buying a property in the north of Mallorca and want to give your new home an added Mallorcan flair, the real estate agents of Engel & Völkers recommend a visit to Cortines de la Llar, a textile and fashion shop in Alcúdia. Here you will find various high-quality fabrics made of linen, cotton or viscose. You can also buy quality bed linen and towels to complete the bedrooms and bathrooms in your new finca. The best quality and colourful fabric you can buy in the north of Mallorca is the traditional, locally woven Roba de Llengües, which is used for upholstering and to make tablecloths, bedspreads, cushions and curtains, etc. In Pollensa is the well-known Teixits Vicens family workshop, which makes Robes de Llengües, or tongue cloth. This longstanding family business has been awarded various prizes for the high quality of its fabrics, which you will find examples of in almost every home in the area in some way or another. Here, the tongue fabrics are made using the ikat technique, which arrived in Mallorca in the 16th century via the Silk Road. The fabric that is produced is particularly durable and is ideal for furnishing your new property in the north of Mallorca. Another happy place to visit is the Abco pottery workshop, where ceramic products are made. You will find plates, salad bowls, cups, egg cups and other ceramics in all sorts of colours, even if you are not ready to decorate your new home on Mallorca a visit to these workshops is definitely worthwhile.
Another curious Mallorca product is the Siurell, a rudimentary hand-fired clay figurine with a whistle, which was possibly used by shepherds and farmers to control their animals. Siurells usually represent people, animals or beings from mythology, the figures are between 7 cm and 20 cm tall and are fired in a kiln and then dipped in lime and dabbed with red and green paint, their origin is unknown. If you decide to buy a property in the north of the island, a Siurell is a real eye-catcher in your new home. Another traditional craft on Mallorca is basket making, and includes the weaving of shopping baskets (la cesta Mallorquina) still to be seen in use everywhere, breadbaskets, hats and place mats, etc. In and around Pollensa you will also find beautiful handsewn embroidery and fine dressmaking, brilliant skills that are still thriving amongst the women of this fascinating island.
Buy a property in the north of Mallorca in cooperation with real estate agent Engel & Völkers and get to know the first-class homemade products on the market that will brighten up every home!
If you are house hunting on the Balearic Island of Mallorca check out our properties today – sales have never been better, quality properties are selling very quickly, do not miss out on the house of your dreams. Need help in choosing the right property to buy? Real estate agent Engel & Völkers would like to introduce you to this fabulous property for sale in Pollensa, with over 20.000 m2 of land with oak woods, lovely gardens, fruit trees, terrace and a pool designed to make you fall in love. The house is a wonderful mix of old and new, traditional features, modern artwork, bright colours and designer furniture. A dream home for any family that has a big living room, farmhouse kitchen with dining area opening to the outdoors. Upstairs are a fabulous master bedroom with bathroom, walk in wardrobe and a private terrace, plus two double bedrooms, one family bathroom and a small sitting room. A guesthouse offers private space to friends that includes a lounge, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom and laundry. Both buildings have air conditioning. Revel in this brilliant property this summer!
And now for something completely different but equally desirable! For sale in Pollensa a 7-bedroom townhouse that is simply spectacular. The property has a garage, big patio and pool, the main elements of a premium town home, which also has a holiday rental licence for 12 people in one of the best locations in the Mediterranean. Big bright rooms include 7 large bedrooms all with on suite bathrooms, a superb kitchen, TV room, living-dining room with fireplace, sitting room, huge games room with a terrace and views over an authentic bullring and of the mountains. This property is among the top tips from Engel & Völkers North Mallorca for buyers looking for a big townhouse with the potential to earn a rental income.
Now is the time to make your move and buy a property in the north of Mallorca and discover the wonderful handmade products that will really complement your new home, whatever your style. Contact the professional real estate agent Engel & Völkers today – we will be happy to assist in finding the right property for you in Mallorca.
