One of the oldest manufactures in Madeira is the articles made of wicker work, by hand, which is still a traditional product. The village most known for this industry is Camacha where the excellence of its products is noted and where different items are made, such as baskets, furnishing and some house utilities.

Photo by Catarina Fagundes

As one ride through the neighbourhood of Camacha it is possible to see stacks of willow wands drying in the sun. This process preserves the original white colour but a browner tone is obtained when the canes are boiled in water.