📖 For centuries, Lorvão (Penacova) was the Portuguese capital of #toothpicks.
As the authors recount in this article, tradition of handmade white willow toothpicks began in the Monastery of Lorvão during the 17th century. From the monastery, the craft extended to the local population.
The paper provides an historical overview and shows how the famous and award-winning toothpicks are made.