Discover The Secrets and Story Of Filigree – Today, PullCast Blog will talk to you about Filigree, an amazing art form that’s very popular in Portugal and that’s especially famous in the region of Gondomar in Oporto, the city that PullCast call home!
The ancient art of Filigree was born during the Roman Period and it was passed down through generations of skilled medieval jewelers. We can say it’s a special spin on the work of the Byzantine Goldsmiths of Constantinople.
Since that time, filigree became immensely popular in Europe and Asia especially in countries such as India, Italy, and of course, Portugal. Deeply embedded in Portugal’s history and culture, there are countless brilliant examples of this remarkable technique.
As you might guess, Filigree is a delicate technique used to work precious metals, usually of gold and silver. It is an age-old and detailed jewelry expression in which skilled artisans painstakingly solder tiny beads and twisted threads to create striking artistic motifs, suggesting often an exquisite and intricate lace-like pattern.
The fine wire elements are soldered together to create small and rich accessories, usually jewelry pieces such as rings and necklaces, but in a bold, and certainly unexpected move. In the old days there were around 120 artisans, and in less than ten years there are only 12 filigree artists in Portugal. There are a lot of items conceived by machines naming it as filigree, but then there are things that engines will never be able to do. Portugal has been trying to revitalize this art form and by supporting it the Portuguese Governement may save it from extinction.
Truth be told, the Covet Group and PullCast are doing their best to keep this art form alive. As a jewelry hardware brand, PullCast will do it’s upmost to keep filigree alive! Find out more about Filigree at the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit!
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