Souvenirs from Andalucia.
There
are many fine weavers in Andalucia, although hand-operated looms
only survive in remote areas, for the production of crafts articles
for export, such as the wool blankets of Grazalema in the province
of Cadiz, and "jarapas" (rugs coarsely woven with scraps brightly
coloured fabric) of Almeria.
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The "La Madraza" factory in Malaga is well-known for its production
of traditional carpets, tapestry and other decorative textiles,
using motifs of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Granada is famous for its intricate embroidery on tulle, as well
as carpet and tapestry weaving. The Alpujarra region, south of
Granada,
is famous for the weaving of Moorish-style rugs and wall-hangings,
as well as a fabric popularly known as "alpujarreño", much used
for curtains and upholstery.
Andalucia is also famous for its
hand-embroidered,
frilly ''gypsy'' dress for dancing flamenco, the finely embroidered
silk shawls known as "mantón de Manila", mantillas and lace.
