Valentine's handkerchief is a handkerchief made from a fine linen cloth or cotton scarf, embroidered with various motives. It is a piece of handicraft and clothing typical of the Minho, being used by women of marriageable age.

It was customary for the girl in love to embroider her handkerchief and hand it over to her lover when he went away. In the handkerchiefs could have embroidered verses, besides several drawings, some standardized, having own symbologies.

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