Spain · Basketry; Wickerwork; Galician heritage
Vimbio Galego
The making of baskets and furniture from Galician willow (Salix viminalis — vimbio in Galician) in the tradition centered on O Carballiño and the Ribeiro do Avia valley — the primary Galician wickerwork tradition, distinct from Catalan wickerwork (CRAFT-1049) in its use of thicker willow rods and its specific Galician basket vocabulary (cesto de vendima — harvest basket; cesto de roupa — laundry basket; cadeira de vimbio — the distinctive Galician willow chair). The Galician willow chair is the most demanding wicker object in the Spain archive, requiring structural wicker weaving around a pre-made wooden frame.
Risk level: Endangered · Not listed; included in Galician intangible heritage inventory
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