Tap / click on image to see more RealViewsTM
$20.60
per stone coaster
25 April, the Carnation Revolution, Portugal Stone Coaster
Qty:
Stone Type
Marble
About Stone Coasters
Sold by
About This Design
25 April, the Carnation Revolution, Portugal Stone Coaster
25 April Revolution, the Carnation Revolution, began as a military coup by several hundred lieutenants, captains, and majors disappointed by their colonial war experience in Africa. The authoritarian regime had been in power for almost 50 years. A red carnation was their symbol and this illustration was inspired by it.
The story of this Portuguese symbol is that Tourist Day was being celebrated and there were lots of carnations for distribution in the markets of Lisbon back in 1974. An important restaurant was holding a party to celebrate one year of existence but because of the Revolution going on the manager decided not to open for the day. It also bought carnations that were given to employees that took the flowers home. One woman that was passing by was asked for a cigar by a military from the revolutionary coup. But she was a non-smoker. So she gave him the carnation and immediately he placed it in the barrel of the gun. Her name is Celeste Caeiro and she's known since that day as Celeste dos Cravos, Celeste of the Carnations. The people began to hand the carnations out to the troops, they decorated decorating their tanks and rifles with the flower – hence the event became known as the Carnation Revolution. The gesture was then replicated and the carnations become a spontaneous symbol of the April 25 revolution and one of the most meaningful flowers for the Portuguese. If you have a friend, co-worker, teacher, or a relative of Portuguese nationality, they will undoubtedly appreciate this illustration because everyone knows that this flower means liberty.
Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars rating834 Total Reviews
834 Reviews
Reviews for similar products
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Sharon C.6 April 2021 • Verified Purchase
Marble Stone Coaster
Creator Review
The coasters are gorgeous, a quality feel and heavy weight. They look like a precious archeological find. A rustic stone juxtaposed with a modern floral black and white print. I like the way the print goes slightly imperfect on the cut stone edges giving them a kind-of natural beauty.
They are a great product and I use them to protect the arms of my couch from hot cups of coffee. Printing is good happy with the quality.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Amy B.1 June 2020 • Verified Purchase
Marble Stone Coaster
Zazzle Reviewer Program
Fantastic quality, easy to order and fast delivery. Printing is clear and vibrant. Very happy!
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Sharon C.2 July 2025 • Verified Purchase
Marble Stone Coaster
Creator Review
I wish I had ordered more.
Tags
Other Info
Product ID: 256219109547695561
Added on 9/4/15, 2:33 am
Rating: G
Recently Viewed Items
