Alfaião

Alfaião, historically, referred to a tailor or garment maker in Portuguese. The term is considered somewhat archaic today, though still understood. It denotes a skilled artisan who crafts clothing, often bespoke or custom-made. The term implies a higher level of expertise and craftsmanship than a simple seamstress or garment worker. While “alfaiate” is the more common word for "tailor" in modern Portuguese, "alfaião" evokes a sense of traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail associated with historical tailoring practices.