Homage to the Tailor

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Coimbra > Figueira da Foz > Paião > Outeiro

Location

The Homage to the Tailor is located in Largo do Alvideiro, a secluded area within the Outeiro urbanization, an integral part of the locality of Paião. Situated in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, this area presents a predominantly residential environment, offering a calm space for a brief pause. The statue is set in a serene urban context, inviting contemplation.

The Legacy of a Craft

This statue is a simple tribute to the tailoring profession, a craft with a long history and once central to community life. The artwork captures the essence of this work, depicting a tailor engrossed in his task, next to a sewing machine. It is an evocation of the skill and manual dedication that characterized this art, less present in daily life today.

Memory and Heritage Value

More than a simple sculptural piece, the Homage to the Tailor serves as a link to the past and a reminder of Paião's intangible heritage. It symbolizes the importance of valuing the professions that shaped society and which, over time, transform or disappear. The statue invites reflection on the evolution of crafts and the preservation of the memory of activities that were fundamental to local life.

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