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La Casa del Artesano de Jumilla hosts until October 17 the exhibition "The Art of Embroidery."
The exhibition was inaugurated on Friday 18 September and after a talk was given by the embroidery of Jumilla, Rafa Gil Look under the title 'The traditional embroidery. "
It was attended by dozens of people.
The author, who belongs to the Association of Artisans of Jumilla, said the exhibition includes many works that are handmade and machine pedal, such as petticoats, gowns, home furnishings, bedding, baby layette, petticoats, pictures and fans, among others.
These embroideries are performed on all types of fabrics such as wool, cotton, linen or velvet.
Rafa Gil noted that the embroidery was started when I was very small, with only 4 or 5 years, "was at first as a hobby and now is a profession, I have even conducted courses for young people."
The garments are made by custom and people interested in work of this kind will find Rafa Gil, addressing the association or street number two Jumilla Viriato.
In the talk he spoke about the origins of the tradition of embroidery, as well as existing techniques.
The embroidery Jumillano grateful for the assistance to the inauguration of the exhibition and the talk and invited all to visit Jumillano and Jumillano.
For his part, Councillor for Crafts Ildefonso Jimenez commended the embroidery "for this magnificent exhibition which opens today" and said that this exhibition will "retake the course work of the association of craftsmen and very soon to participate in Rural prints as one of the next projects. "
This is an activity organized by the Department of Craft and Craft Association.
The exhibition can be viewed at the time of the Artisan House, Monday to Friday from 11:00 h.
to 14:00, and afternoon from 17:00 h.
to 20:00 and on Saturdays from 11:00 also
to 14:00 h.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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