In this post we will talk about the Lebrija´s Artisans because probably you already know a lot about Lebrija but did you know the fame that their artisans have? Keep reading!
Contents
- 1 Lebrija´s Artisans: 1.Forge Lebrija
- 2 Lebrija´s Artisans: 2. Antonio Gonzalez, the iron craftsman
- 3 Lebrija´s Artisans: 3. Lebrijan potteries: clay made art
- 4 Lebrija´s Artisans: 4. Restoration of handcrafted carriages
- 5 Lebrija´s Artisans: 5.The last bullrush chair workshop
- 6 Lebrija´s Artisans: 6. Dorantes, a world of delicacy based on craftsmanship, luxury and the world of horses.
- 7 In conclusion
Lebrija´s Artisans: 1.Forge Lebrija
Forge Lebrija is a craft workshop located in Lebrija, Seville. The Andalusian administration has declare them as a point of artisan interest in Andalusia. Focusing on creations and restorations of traditional ironwork, he designs and manufactures exclusive works for events, trophies, corporate gifts and urban sculpture with added value and a high component of innovative design.
Its products are handmade following the correct use of production techniques, the quality of the materials used, the quality of the finishes, the perfection and artistic richness of the product and innovative elements.
Lebrija´s Artisans: 2. Antonio Gonzalez, the iron craftsman
The visit is to a forge workshop where there will be a demonstration of how iron pieces have been made and shaped: riveting, making geometric figures, forge welding, bluing or crimping of pieces, among other traditional techniques.
The work and the search for new forms with iron is carried out in two different ways: by pressure, continuously using presses, or by impact, intermittently using pile hammers.
It should be noted that this is a metal forming process in which no chips are removed, which results in significant material savings compared to other processes, such as machining, for example.
Lebrija´s Artisans: 3. Lebrijan potteries: clay made art
Pottery has been one of the most important craft and economic activities in Lebrija since ancient times. In this town, this ancestral trade has been alive till this day. Although there are not as many potteries as there were in the past. As in former times there were up to 40.
For centuries, the potters of this town have used the clay from the Castillo quarries to make all kinds of objects such as jugs, pitchers, flowerpots and rough bricks. This clay characterises by its easy workability and its whitish colour, which is due to its high salt concentration due to the proximity of the marshes.
Lebrija´s Artisans: 4. Restoration of handcrafted carriages
From the smallest detail to the complete and integral restoration. They offer a completely handcrafted service. Based on the most absolute historical rigour with the aim of returning the pieces to their original state. Guaranteeing their functionality and movement at all times.
More than 300 projects carried out endorse its trajectory in the different fields of restoration and conservation. Making Carruajes Romero the benchmark in the sector of traditional horse-drawn carriage restoration.
Lebrija´s Artisans: 5.The last bullrush chair workshop
In Lebrija, Juan Carlos Castro keeps open and running the last artisan workshop in the municipality. The last carpentry workshop. Which includes the production of chairs with bulrush seats: Artesanía Juan Carlos Castro Pérez el Sillero.
Lebrija´s Artisans: 6. Dorantes, a world of delicacy based on craftsmanship, luxury and the world of horses.
In conclusion
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