Entre pontos e fuxicos, colo e bordo o que acredito: O artesanato na cidade de Cruz das Almas-Ba

Abstract

This memorial presents reflections arising from the experiences lived by me and by artisans, from ArtCruz, a group of women artisans from the city of Cruz das Almas - BA. Their stories are references to the artwok “Entre pontos e fuxicos, colo e bordo o que acredito”. From the perspective of poetics, the work brings an artisanal artistic creation that uses drawing, embroidery, collage, fuxico and photography techniques. Expanding the discussion around the artisanal activity of the women participating in the research, the existence of public policies for the social, economic and cultural development of the city was discussed, so that it can collaborate to improve the lives of producers and consumers and, consequently, for the local economy. Another important point addressed in this research referred to the quality of handicraft, in the sense of continuing education for the artisan, the identity of the pieces and the aesthetics of the objects produced. The theoretical contribution is centered on the discussions presented by the authors Ricardo Lima, Borges, Keller and other authors who focus on the issues that involve the object of study of this work. The research can also be considered as an exchange of knowledge due to the author's artisanal activity. Thus, the work presents itself as a shared memorial when it is based on the experience of the artisans and on their testimonies. Based on all these intertwined and dynamic questions, this memorial revealed possibilities and limits of artisanal work in the city of Cruz das Almas in an expanded dialogue with the social actors involved in the research.