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Artcrafts you can find in Canary Islands

Artcrafts you can find in Canary Islands

Canarian Knives - Francisco Torres

In Gran Canaria, the Canarian knife, an ethnic type of knife originally used in agricultural tasks, became a distinguished gift item from the 1940s, given to notable figures and authorities.


Canarian Knives - Francisco Torres
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Basketry - Juan Ramírez

Basketry in Gran Canaria has its origins in the pre-Hispanic period, utilizing reeds for various practical items, showcasing excellent control over crafting techniques.


Basketry - Juan Ramírez
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Delfin Díaz. Potter of Gran Canaria.

Pottery, one of humanity's oldest crafts, continues in the Canary Islands using ancestral methods, especially noted in Gran Canaria's traditional potter centers.


Delfin Díaz. Potter of Gran Canaria.
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Timples - Vicente Corujo

Vicente Corujo is a renowned timple maker, creating high-quality Canarian timples in limited quantities each year.


Timples - Vicente Corujo
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Timple - Abraham Marrero

Following his great-grandfather's footsteps, Abraham Marrero crafts premium Canarian timples and other musical instruments, offering a range of timples through his website.


Timple - Abraham Marrero
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Antonio Domingo Rodríguez Ruiz - Rosettes

Rosettes, a type of needle lace from the Canary Islands, have a deep-rooted history in Tenerife and Lanzarote, representing a unique Spanish contribution to Western lacework.


Antonio Domingo Rodríguez Ruiz - Rosettes
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