Traditional chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) embroideries (Marvão, Portugal)

Authors

  • Luis Carvalho Beja Polytecnic University
  • Francisca Maria Fernandes IHC and Lab In2Past, FCSH Nova University of Lisbon, Avenida de Berna, Lisbon, Portugal

Abstract

By the late nineteenth century, in Marvão (Portugal), women created a new art by embroidering the chestnuts' pericarp – Castanea sativa Mill. –in linen fabric. This tradition has been kept alive and is now the most representative traditional art from Marvão. The pattern of the embroideries includes flowering branches in which the chestnut's pericarps are used to create imaginary leaves and petals. The embroideries are always framed and protected by glass and can include photos of family members and friends.

Keywords: Chestnut fruits, Castanea sativa Mill., chestnut embroideries, Marvão, pericarp.

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Published

2024-07-30

How to Cite

Carvalho, L., & Fernandes, F. M. (2024). Traditional chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) embroideries (Marvão, Portugal). Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 29, 1–10. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/6265

Issue

Vol. 29 (2024)

Section

Notes on Ethnobotany

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