About the work
Heritage Threads is a unique artistic fabric that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Cape Verde. The piece features a hand-painted cavaquinho, a traditional instrument deeply rooted in Cape Vendean music, created using acrylic paint. The cavaquinho is further adorned with embroidery using embroidery threads and decorated with beads, creating a harmonious blend of textures and colors that pay tribute to local tradition and artistry. The fabric, like others in the collection, is inspired by traditional African batiks, reflecting the continent's artistic roots and influences
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"Fios di Herança" é uma peça têxtil artística que celebra a rica herança cultural de Cabo Verde. Inclui um cavaquinho pintado à mão com tinta acrílica, um instrumento tradicional profundamente enraizado na música cabo-verdiana. A peça é ainda adornada com bordados feitos com linhas coloridas e decorada com missangas, criando uma fusão de texturas e cores que homenageia a tradição e o saber-fazer local. Tal como outros trabalhos da coleção, a inspiração vem dos batiks africanos tradicionais, refletindo as raízes e influências artísticas do continente africano.
Information about the work: | |
Year | 2024 |
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Format | Approximately 45x60 cm |
Technique | Embroidery over painting |
Material | Raw cotton fabric, acrylic/fabric paints, and embroidery threads, beads |
Registered at Safe Creative
Code: | 2506292316976 |
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Date: | Jun 29 2025 07:24 UTC |
Author: | Lia Delgado |
License: | All rights reserved |
Usage in AI: | This work cannot be made available to AI systems. |
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Dod na Bô is about honouring cultural roots and promoting well-being through art. Blending past and present, our work turns ancestral wisdom into inspiration and healing. Each piece reflects authenticity and the belief that art can transform lives