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The laceira recovers the legacy of Portuguese embroidery
A Rendeira, Textile artist project Sara Ratola, born of the desire to recover, Value and reinvent the traditional techniques of Portuguese embroidery.
At a time when speed dictates rhythm and mass production seems to dominate the world of creation, There are marks that choose the opposite path: the time -long gesture, of matter with memory and embroidered history by point.
The lacemark is born of a passion for traditional techniques, Namely the embroidery of arraiolos, But it is not for the aesthetic reinterpretation. There is, In each creation, A commitment to history, with the materials and the territory. The lacemaker works with raw materials mostly nationals: arraiol wool, million, Alentejo cotton and linen are the fibers that intertwine tradition and innovation. Choices are not casual - the use of Portuguese materials not only values local resources, but also contributes to a more conscious and sustainable production.
Each piece of the lace is a narrative. The embroidered tiles in arraiolos, for example, These are small works of art that reinterpret the classic Portuguese tile through the textile technique, checking out texture, color and a new context. Already the clutches, created from the use of storage wool, They are all unique - the result of a process where nothing is wasted and everything transforms. These bags are more than accessories: They are objects of identity and memory, that celebrate the handmade and exclusivity of each point.
Another highlight of the brand is the DIY kits, thought so that anyone can learn and experience traditional techniques at home. These kits are an invitation to experimentation, creativity and the connection with the knowledge of formerly, at a time when manual doing has an almost therapeutic value.
Sara Ratola's approach goes beyond handicrafts. Your work is positioned in a meeting zone between art, Intangible Design and Heritage. The lacemark does not only seek to preserve techniques, but also give them stage and relevance in the present. The brand reflects on time, the gesture and cultrara, while challenging the contemporary look to see embroidery as something alive, in constant transformation.
The name “A Rendeira”Carries in itself the collective memory of women who, during generations, dedicated their hands to textile production - whether in family contexts, be in local economies. In assuming this name with pride, Sara not only honors these figures but also claims a space of autonomy and creative expression within the textile universe.
With a path that crosses textile art with deep aesthetic sensitivity, The rendered has already won its space in fairs and events dedicated to contemporary creation and traditional crafts. The brand has been present in initiatives that celebrate the handmade and Portuguese know-how, contributing to the valorization and preservation of cultural heritage.
At a time when so many brands move away from the origins to follow global trends, A Rendeira Choose the opposite path: Dip to tradition to create something new, authentic and soulful. This is your biggest conductive thread - a sewing between yesterday and tomorrow, calmly, CAUTION AND PURPOSE.
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