Dwarf palm work

Antoni Genovart, author of webs such as "Els foners de les Balears" or "Ses Xeremies", has just opened a new space on the net dedicated to the artisan work known as "obra de palma" (dwarf palm work). With an original graphic presentation, the web offers extensive information on the origin and the history basket making, about the dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis L.) –autocthonous palm tree used for the production of items such as baskets, chairs and hats– and about other plants and materials also used. The web also explains the tools used in the collecting and production processes.

A detailed description of the "llatra" –the basic plait used to work with the palms– and a data base with photos and drawings of 32 objects produced by with palm complete the information of the web.

The contents of the pages are based on the book "L'obra de palma. Cistelles, graneres i cordats" by Maria Gelabert, Francesca Niell, Andreu Ramis, Joan Sureda and Pere Sureda.

More information: mallorcaweb.net/llatra

Date of publication: 23/09/2001

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