Rugs of the Alpujarras
The mountain villages of the Alpujarras in Andalucia, are home to workers skilled in a number of artisan crafts, producing traditional local mountain products such as olive mats, leather goods, ceramics and jewellery. Thanks to tourism these artisan products are now back in demand, providing a vital income for this remote area of Spain. One of the most popular rustic crafts is the Jarapa, a coarsely woven ‘rag rug’ sold in villages all over the Alpujarras.
At the heart of the Alpuarras, in the stunning Poqueira gorge, there are three fantastic whitewash villages; Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira. All three villages are brought to life by a rainbow of coloured rugs. Pampaneira still has three traditional working looms and Capileira has one. These hardy rugs start from as little as 5 EUR. Andrea, loved the rugs, reminiscent of the rag rugs of Lancashire, that she remembers so fondly. A perfect birthday present to combine her Lancastrian roots, love of colour and our current Spanish family adventures.
How fabulous, the colours are so vibrant. I don’t think I’d be able to resist either 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
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I love the way you find these amazing parts of spain. I take it you bought lots of rungs?? Certainly eye catching.
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There is a colour and size for everybody!
Those colours are so vibrant, you only get places like this abroad
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Love all the colour combinations, they make such great lively photos
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Ah rag rugs!! People still have them in some houses (like my aunts!) – Love all the colours!