Flores Folk Art

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Pottery art, which was centred at the villages of Fazenda and Lajedo, supplied the needs of Flores, but has unfortunately beer lost. The delicate embroidery and lace-work, the decorative objects made of colourful seashells and the blankets woven on simple looms are witnesses to traditions that are still kept up Wicker work, wood and rafia are also interesting expressions of craftsmanship. Rushes are interlaced to create objects of practical and decorative use, employing a technique that may possibly be of African origin. As transparent as poetry, the artificial flowers made from the pith of plants, are works of art made by skilful hands, although they run the risk of disappearing since the technique is being forgotten by the younger generation.