Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Textile
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'La Lumbre Gitana / The Gypsy Life', by Arpilleristas Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc. (Photo: Roser Corbera)
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| Title of Textile: | La lumbre gitana / The Gypsy Life |
| Maker: | Amparo Moreno |
| Country of Origin: | Catalonia |
| Year Produced: | 2009 |
| Size (cm): | 51cm x 43.5cm |
| Materials: | Scraps of material hand sewn onto burlap |
| Type of Textile: | Arpillera |
| Description: | This arpillera depicts fire as the focal point. In so doing it reflects the relevance of fire in the communal life of gypsies living in the area. |
| Owner: | Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc collection |
| Location: | Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc, Catalonia |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Roser Corbera |
| Provenance: | Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc arpillera programme. (HM0724) |
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