Cardinal Oscar Cantoni.

Here it is again. Tape-lace, filet crochet and the little motifs with the yarn "bridges" that look like #RichelieuLace or #MadeiraLace?

A gorgeous piece...

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With this beautiful statue in Funchal, Madeira, let’s discover today the island's rich tradition of embroidery and the skilled artisans behind Madeira Lace.

Read my post here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/honoring-the-madeiran-art-of-embroidery/

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Honoring the Madeiran Art of Embroidery

In the heart of Funchal, Madeira, stands a remarkable statue that pays tribute to the island's rich tradition of embroidery. The granite sculpture, titled "Teu Sangue é o meu Sangue" (Your Blood is My Blood) by Jacinto Rodrigues, was installed in Praça de Colombo in September 2020. This statue honours the skilled embroiderers who have [...]

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