Algarve: project unites the memory of older craftsmen to the creativity of the newest (with video)

The Algarve is a region of contrasts. Considered one of the most beautiful areas of Europe, with its beaches, the Algarve is also a region with seasonal employment, uncertain, and high migratory flows.

The lack of employment for young people is one of the major gaps in the region, and it is to be combated, among others, with projects like the TASA (Ancestral Techniques current solutions). The project has as its backdrop the handicrafts and seeks to combine the algarvian tradition to local artisans.

"The project was designed to prove that the crafts can be an activity with a future. And for young people, because without them you cannot maintain this activity, "explained to Alice Green Economy Pisco, of coordination and Regional Development of the Algarve (CCDR), which launched the project in 2010.

One of the major gains of the project passes through contemporary approach appended to these regional crafts products, which was considered essential for its affirmation in the national and international markets.

Today, the TASA is pivoted by ProActive Tur, a tourism company responsible by virtue of the decision of the 10 initial network artisans to continue to work on the project. Between the ages of 30 and 60 years, these craftsmen have created 30 new products â€" Cork, linen, palm leaves, clay and wood are some of the most commonly used raw materials.

The project relies on memory of older and newer ' creativity, reinventing a lost art. "The TASA joined different arts. We have various products worked by two craftsmen together. Other decisions of the project was selling artifacts, i.e. utilities don't have articles purely decorative, "concluded Alice Pisco.

The connection between the ten craftsmen is made by designer Joana Cabrita Malik, born in Faro. "There is a very large proximity among all, and although some have a certain age, all have opening to welcome me and talk openly about new ideas. And they excite easily with the new products, "explained the designer the green economy.

The project, which has already been subject of reportage in Green Savers in January, is being developed and coordinated in Loulé. See the episode 209 of the green economy.

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