Museological Nucleus of Embroidery

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Portalegre > Nisa > Nisa > Bairro da Cevadeira

Location

The Embroidery Museum Center is located in the town of Nisa, in the Bairro da Cevadeira. This space is naturally integrated into the urban fabric of the village, occupying a traditional house that reflects the local architecture. Its location in the historic center invites visitors to a peaceful exploration of the characteristic streets of the surrounding area, understanding the museum's connection to the daily life and heritage of the community.

The Essence of Nisa Embroidery

This museum center is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the secular art of Nisa embroidery, a distinctive cultural tradition of the region. The space houses a carefully curated collection of embroidered pieces, illustrating the variety and mastery of stitches and techniques employed over time. It is possible to observe the evolution of this artistic expression, understanding its value and its place in local history and identity. The museum also features an old loom, as well as examples of basting stitches, delicate bobbin lace, and felt appliqués, demonstrating the richness of the village's artisanal textile work.

A Glimpse into Local Daily Life

Integrated into a typical Nisa house, the museum offers visitors an authentic perspective on domestic life of bygone eras. The interior recreates a family environment, particularly a traditional Nisa bedroom, where embroidered pieces are framed in their original context, just as they would have been used in daily life. In addition to the bedroom, the tour also includes a traditional kitchen and a small exhibition dedicated to the main tools used in agricultural activities and fieldwork, crucial elements for the subsistence and culture of local communities.

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