The Madeira Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts (Instituto do Vinho, Bordado e Artesanato da Madeira) came about when the Madeira Wine Institute and the Embroidery, Tapestry and Handicrafts Institute merged in order to pursue policies designed to preserve and manage regional arts and ensure the future of local arts and artisans.
The institute also has a museum where it displays Madeiran handicrafts.