Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Portalegre > Portalegre > Sé
The Portalegre Tapestry Manufactory is located in the Sé area, right in the heart of Portalegre. Integrated into the city's urban environment, its location allows for direct contact with local life and the history carried by the downtown streets, easily fitting into the itinerary of anyone visiting the city.
The Portalegre Tapestry Manufactory is a place where art and craftsmanship meet in a singular way. Here, a type of tapestry is born that is, by itself, an original work of art, distinguished by its beauty and the complex technique that makes it unique. Each piece is the result of the meticulous translation of a pictorial work, transforming a painter's vision into a textile surface of great visual and tactile richness.
The technique employed at the Manufactory is entirely manual, based on a process that begins with a "cartoon", which is the painter's original artwork. This design is enlarged and transferred onto squared paper, where each square corresponds to a weaving point. The tapestries are woven point by point, with various colored wool threads, resulting in a perfect fusion between the painter's art and the artisan's labor. This method gives each tapestry an unparalleled texture and depth, distinct from any other form of mural tapestry.
Throughout its history, the Portalegre Tapestry Manufactory has established collaborations with some of the most renowned artists, both Portuguese and international. Its tapestries are recognized for their high artistic and technical quality, and can be found in prestigious collections and renowned exhibitions worldwide. This heritage solidifies its role as a pillar of contemporary textile art and a symbol of Portuguese creativity and mastery.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.2889479,-7.4286892
Coordinates DMS: 39°17'20.2"N 07°25'43.3"W
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