Capas Seseña occupies a narrow storefront with a dark wooden facade that stands apart from the surrounding modern shops. Inside, the walls hold rows of traditional Spanish cloaks, or capas, constructed from heavy wool and lined with…
Madrid Old City Heritage Crafts
This walk visits the historic multi-generational workshops where Madrid's traditional trades are kept alive. We'll stop at family businesses crafting handmade Spanish guitars, traditional wool capes, hand-blocked hats, hand-painted fans, and regional ceramics.
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1. Capas Seseña
2. Casa de Diego
The narrow, four-story building on the corner of the Puerta del Sol features a distinct, curved facade that hugs the intersection. Known as Casa de Diego, it has operated as a specialty shop for fans, umbrellas, and walking sticks since…
3. Sombrerería Medrano
The storefront features a singular, vibrant blue facade with wooden framing that has remained unchanged since the nineteenth century. Inside, the shelves hold thousands of hats, from traditional Castilian caps to elaborate felt fedoras.…
4. Casa Hernanz
A long, persistent queue of people waiting on the sidewalk usually marks the entrance to Casa Hernanz. This shop has occupied the same spot on Calle de Toledo since eighteen forty. Inside, the shelves hold thousands of pairs of alpargatas,…
5. Guitarreria MARIANO CONDE
The storefront of Guitarreria Mariano Conde features a dark wood facade with the name hand-painted in gold lettering, nestled among the narrow streets of the Palacio neighborhood. This workshop has supplied flamenco guitars to legends like…
6. Antigua Casa Talavera
The Antigua Casa Talavera features a vibrant, hand-painted ceramic facade that stands out against the gray stone of the street. Inside, shelves hold thousands of Talavera pottery pieces, many still carrying the signature blue, yellow, and…