About Us
the store
Ponto Cruz Concept Store is a shop located in Porto, Portugal, at Rua Arquitecto Nicolau Nasoni, 11. It's really near Clérigos Church. We opened doors on January 7, 2020, right before the pandemic. Opening in January and closing in March, we overcome difficult times as a family to maintain a business that almost didn't even started. That's also the reason why we are so passionate about our store and we are grateful for every connection we establish with our customers and our suppliers.
We are now opening daily, knowing people from all over the world and enjoying every moment.
Our store specializes in local handicrafts, offering a diverse range of products including tote bags, jewelry, traditional Portuguese tiles, amigurumi toys, backpacks, clothing, mugs, and pottery.
Since we are a family business, we like to bring that character into our store. That's why we are proud to be deeply connected to the local artisans, maintaining direct relationships with suppliers and prioritizing Portuguese-made products, particularly those from Porto.
the family
We are a close-knit Porto family that had the opportunity to make a dream come true and open a store in their beloved hometown. Our family is composed by me, Renato, and my amazing parents, Susana and Joaquim.
I grew up watching my mother sewing, knitting, and making the most variated types of handmade goods. Our purpose with this store was also to give visibility to her work, and that's why some of the products you will find in the store are made by her.
My father is like an old neighbour. He knows everyone. He is very important managing the things that are not visible in our store but that need to be done.
If you visit our store, you will find them welcoming you and helping you with whatever you need.
In conclusion, for us, our store is more than just a store; it's a way to share our love for each other and for Porto with the world.