Weaving Heritage
In an age of immediacy, synthetic materials and digital screens, we’ve grown increasingly disconnected from one another and from our surroundings.
We’ve lost sight of how things are made and where they come from (let alone who made them).
In this context, rediscovering artisanal crafts becomes a revolutionary act: it is a way to care, to remember, and to reclaim a sense of belonging.
Weaving Heritage explores how textile traditions can provide meaning and foster connection in our ever-changing world, addressing our longing for the slower rhythms of nature.
The Galician textile tradition project explores the legacy of women as textile workers, particularly in the Atlantic landscape; while our involvement in the 1m² Vlas project offers insight into cultivating and processing one of the region’s oldest fibers.
Galician textile tradition
This project revisits Galician textile practices through archival research, interviews and hands-on collaboration with master artisans, such as those from the Galician studio Belategui Regueiro.
Seeking to celebrate the legacy of women in textiles, I began this journey inspired by my grandmother, who built her career as modiste in mid-century Galicia before migrating abroad in her thirties. Like her, many women have gained some independence through textile work, whether by spinning, knitting or bobbin lace-making. It’s a lineage I’m proud to continue.
Through this research project I aim to fully embrace the slow, deliberate pace of artisanal weaving, dedicating time to understanding the cultural landscape, the foundational techniques and appreciating the tactile qualities of the fibers. At KINKLEID we believe that true value lies in honoring the material, respecting the craft, and embracing the stories embedded in every thread.
Observing, reflecting, and learning from the process.
Special attention is given to traditional motifs and weaving techniques of Celtic heritage, particularly the nearly forgotten gorullo technique, typical of Galicia and certain regions of Portugal.
This project is still ongoing and has been partially funded by Culture Moves Europe - Mobility Grant.
1m² vlas
In this project, Craft Council Nederlands invite us to grow 1m² of flax in our own garden, inspired by the Swedish 1 KVM LIN. Under the guidance of experts participants explore the entire process from seed to textile.
KINKLEID will participate in the 2025 edition, growing flax at a small scale and processing the linen fibers throughout the year.
Learn more about this initiative on The Linen Project website.