Linen Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Castelo Branco > Vila Velha de Ródão > Foz do Cobrão > Rua dos Teares

Location:

The Linen Museum is located on Rua dos Teares (Weavers' Street), a name that in itself refers to the region's textile tradition. This street is situated in the locality of Foz do Cobrão, a small cluster that is part of the municipality of Vila Velha de Ródão.

Foz do Cobrão is characterized by its serene and rural environment, where the museum is naturally integrated, reflecting the legacy and identity of the community that prospered there. Its position in this calmer context allows for a visit experience focused on history and heritage.

The Culture of Linen:

The Linen Museum is a space dedicated to preserving and disseminating the vast history and processes associated with linen cultivation. This crop, of great importance in the past, played a fundamental role in the economic and social life of local populations, being one of the main sources of income and livelihood.

At the museum, it is possible to follow the complete journey of linen: from the cultivation and harvesting of the plant, through the various stages of raw fiber transformation, to the weaving of threads that create fabrics. The exhibitions detail the ancestral tools and techniques used in each stage, offering a clear perspective on the manual labor and implicit innovation in these processes.

Memory and Craftsmanship:

The collections exhibited at the Linen Museum are a tribute to the accumulated knowledge and artisanal mastery of past generations dedicated to linen. The space allows visitors to understand the complexity and delicacy required in spinning and weaving, crafts that demanded patience and remarkable manual dexterity.

Each piece, each utensil, and each demonstration present in the museum serves as a link to the past, telling the story of a craft that shaped the daily life and culture of the region. It is an opportunity to discover how linen fiber was transformed into clothing and other essential items, illustrating the resilience and inventiveness of rural communities.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt