The pencil glides sharply across the white sheet, bringing with it a dream of creation. However, it is in the fold of the fabric, the precise cut of the skin and the line of a suitcase where the magic truly happens.
The hands that guide the process are wise hands, which have learnt the art of craftsmanship over time. They know the secrets of the material, and their meticulous techniques allow Portugal to create true works of art. This know-how is yet another legacy and heritage that should be preserved.
The hands that guide the process are wise hands, which have learnt the art of craftsmanship over time. They know the secrets of the material, and their meticulous techniques allow Portugal to create true works of art. This know-how is yet another legacy and heritage that should be preserved.
"Portugal has an incredibly rich heritage of artisanal techniques and a lot of potential to explore that patrimony, whether at a research level or in dialogue with the different agents in the sector”, explains Joana Jorge. The project manager at ModaLisboa emphasises that, "as a territory, traditional know-how is complemented by a great deal of technical skill and craftsmanship in the production of various small-scale products and industries”.
In the fashion sector, a heritage of fine details and know-how comes together with the creativity of designers who reinterpret the past to make it wearable and usable. "Ultimately, it seems that we reject the know-how accumulated over generations, neglect national fashion, and waste an immense amount of talent”, says Paulo Gonçalves, the spokesperson for APICCAPS.
