Things and Stories

Things and Stories Welcome to Things and Stories! Home to collaborative creations in Timor-Leste. More than 800 artisans and a magical universe of cultural heritage to discover.

Visit us at our main store in Hotel Timor, at Dili International Airport or get in touch ! Things and Stories showcases, brands and markets more than 400 selected products, creating the missing link between Timor Leste's handcraft producers and niche markets across the world. Our strategy is focused on collaborative work with our artisans to create high-quality, added value products, all hand-made

, for You! Guided by a strong vision of a vibrant and innovative handcraft sector for Timor-Leste, Things and Stories’ network reaches out to 56 producer groups, representing over 700 artisans. Discover their stories! Visit us at our store in Hotel Timor, Dili, Timor-Leste, and, soon, on our website at www.thingsandstories.com.

Thank you back TT TasiFest for your incredible work!
11/08/2026

Thank you back TT TasiFest for your incredible work!

History and cultural legacy intertwined at the Timor-Leste Pavilion in La Biennalle di Venezia 2026.
05/08/2026

History and cultural legacy intertwined at the Timor-Leste Pavilion in La Biennalle di Venezia 2026.

We are welcoming BOOKS into our shops!History teaches us where we’ve been, knowledge gives us solid ground to stand on, ...
14/07/2026

We are welcoming BOOKS into our shops!
History teaches us where we’ve been, knowledge gives us solid ground to stand on, specially when everything around us is changing fast. That’s the thinking behind this new addition to Things and Stories' shelves: titles on history, ideas, culture, and leadership. Timor-Leste’s story is still being written. The more we read, the more clearly we can write it !

JUST LAUNCHED “Bolder” from Hermann.Leadership is in the hands of every artisan who decides to keep a tradition alive, e...
13/07/2026

JUST LAUNCHED “Bolder” from Hermann.
Leadership is in the hands of every artisan who decides to keep a tradition alive, every mother who cares for her family, every young Timorese that steps up to lead their community forward.
Bolder, is a book about courage in leadership.
In Timor-Leste, we know something about boldness. This nation was built by people who chose courage, when the easy path was silence. Maybe that’s why this book feels at home on our shelves at Things and stories.

Come take a look. Find your own kind of bold.
and Stories, Hotel Timor and International Airport Nicolau Lobato.

TT TasiFest is growing ! Things and Stories is thrilled to support this initiative from Even2u and the Tasifest Foundati...
10/06/2026

TT TasiFest is growing ! Things and Stories is thrilled to support this initiative from Even2u and the Tasifest Foundation. Well done to the entire team! Timor-Leste is sending these wonderful artists back home with a full heart. A big thank you from Things and Stories and all our artisans. Thank you Calema, Iwan Fals, Guy Sebastian, Bordalo II, and all the artists, for sharing your music and talent, and your love of Timor-Leste.

(EN) To celebrate love is to value the details that make us smile. At Things and Stories, we help to make each moment un...
12/02/2026

(EN) To celebrate love is to value the details that make us smile. At Things and Stories, we help to make each moment unforgettable.
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️✨

(PT) Celebrar o amor é dar valor aos detalhes que nos fazem sorrir. Na Things and Stories, ajudamos a tornar cada momento inesquecível.
Um feliz Dia de São Valentim! ❤️✨

(EN) Every intention is precious. At Things and Stories, we take care of your dreams. Happy Valentine!(PT) Todos os gest...
06/02/2026

(EN) Every intention is precious. At Things and Stories, we take care of your dreams. Happy Valentine!

(PT) Todos os gestos são preciosos. Na Things and Stories, cuidamos dos seus sonhos. Um feliz dia de São Valentin !

(EN) EXCITING NEWS FROM THE SKIES OF DILI !We are absolutely thrilled to announce our brand new shop is open for busines...
27/01/2026

(EN) EXCITING NEWS FROM THE SKIES OF DILI !
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our brand new shop is open for business at Dili International Airport ! ✈️🇹🇱

Whether you’re heading off on an adventure or returning home, your journey just got a whole lot more meaningful.

Why Visit Us?

Before you board, take a piece of Timor-Leste with you! Our shop is a celebration of local soul, featuring hand-made treasures crafted by talented local artisans, unique stories woven into every product, and authentic gifts that support our communities and keep traditions alive. From intricate weaves to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, we believe that every traveler deserves to carry a story worth telling.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to ANATL, E.P on the successful completion of the airport renovation. The new lounge is a huge improvement for passengers’ comfort, and we are incredibly honored and thankful to be a part of another chapter in Timor-Leste’s gateway to the world. 🥂

Next time you’re at the airport, stop by, say hello, and find that perfect hand-crafted gem!

See you at the boarding gate!
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(TE) NOTÍSIA FURAK HUSI DILI NIA LALEHAN!
Ami haksolok tebes atu fó sai katak ami-nia loja foun nakloke ona iha Aeroportu Internasionál Dili! ✈️🇹🇱

Se imi atu bá halo viajen ka foin fila mai uma, imi-nia viajen foin sai signifikativu liután.

Tanbasá mak vizita ami?

Antes sa’e ba aviaun, lori fali kbiit husi Timor-Leste nian hamutuk ho imi! Ami-nia loja mak fatin ida atu selebra kbiit lokál, hodi hatudu sasán furak sira ne’ebé halo ho liman husi kbiit-na’in lokál sira, istória úniku ne’ebé hatutan iha produtu ida-idak, no prezente auténtiku ne’ebé apoia ita-nia komunidade hodi hametin nafatin ita-nia tradisaun. Husi tais ne’ebé kapa’as to’o buat ruma ne’ebé úniku, ami fiar katak viajante ida-idak merese atu lori istória ida ne’ebé furak atu konta fali.

Ami mós hakarak hato’o parabéns ne’ebé kle’an ba ANATL, E.P ba susesu hodi finaliza renovasaun aeroportu nian. Lounge foun ne’e lori mudansa boot ba pasajeiru sira-nia konfortu, no ami sente onra no agradese tebes tanba sai parte husi kapitulu foun ida iha Timor-Leste nia odamatan ba mundu. 🥂

Bainhira imi iha aeroportu, mai vizita ami, kumprimenta ami, no buka sasán furak ne’ebé halo ho liman!

Haree malu iha portaun boarding nian!

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Happy New Year! 🎆 Welcome to 2026! 🥂We hope your holiday season was filled with warmth, joy, and a little bit of magic. ...
08/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆 Welcome to 2026! 🥂

We hope your holiday season was filled with warmth, joy, and a little bit of magic. The team at Things and Stories is back to work, refreshed, and ready to make this our most creative year yet.

✨ What would you like to see this year at Things and Stories? Let us know what you dream of in the comments! 👇

We will have some incredible stories and exciting news to share with you in the coming months. Thank you for being part of our journey — let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

Our working hours remain the same:
08.30 - 18.30 Monday-Saturday
10.00 - 17.00 Sunday

01/01/2026

(EN) Happy 2026 to all ! May this year bring us all peace, mindfulness and joy.

(TE) Ksolok tinan 2026 ba ema hotu! Ita espera katak tinan ida-ne'e lori dame, no ksolok ba ita hotu.

(PT) Um Feliz 2026! Que este ano nos traga paz e alegria para todos.

Endereço

Travessa Tafu'i, N. 2, Colmera, Vera Cruz
Dili

Horário de Funcionamento

Segunda-feira 08:30 - 19:30
Terça-feira 08:30 - 19:30
Quarta-feira 08:30 - 19:30
Quinta-feira 08:30 - 19:30
Sexta-feira 08:30 - 19:30
Sábado 08:30 - 19:30
Domingo 10:00 - 18:00

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+67077268003

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