Madeira Embroidery is one of the most important industries in the Archipelago of Madeira. Today, Madeira Island is world known for this industry.
The Madeira Embroidery, Tapestries and Handicrafts Institute (IBTAM) is an institute responsible for the certificates of quality attributed to both Madeira Embroidery and Madeira Wine.
There is not a consensus regarding the appearance of Madeira Embroidery in Madeira Island, however we estimate that is has its origins in the beginning of the 19th century, in 1850. Miss Phelps was the person responsible for the great impulse of Embroidery Industry in Funchal city.
Madeira Embroidery appeared for the first to the public in 1850, in Madeira Industry Exhibit.