Traditional knowledge and technologies relating to the growing and processing of the curagua

Overview

The traditional knowledge and technologies related to the growing and processing of curagua encompass a complex set of practices concerning the cultivation of the plant and the extraction of white fibres, which are characterized by their strength, durability and softness. The fibres are woven into thread and used to produce a range of artisanal goods, such as the hammock – a traditional emblem of the region. Traditionally, men extract and process the curagua fibre because of the strength required, while women weave and manufacture the artisanal products. The practice plays a significant role in moulding the identity of the communities found in the municipality of Aguasay. It works as a mechanism of social cohesion that overcomes gender, ethnic and sociocultural barriers. It promotes diverse forms of cooperation within and between communities and family structures, wherein women take on...

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Community and Authority

Communities: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Languages: Not specified in UNESCO dataset
Cultural territories: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Countries: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Language, Story and Memory Material Culture, Design and Technology Ways of Knowing and Knowledge Transmission

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title: UNESCO DataHub field title_en
preferredTitle: UNESCO DataHub field title_fr
summary: UNESCO DataHub field description_en
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countries: UNESCO DataHub field countries, ISO codes resolved with ISO-3166 regional metadata
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ich_public_ref1094

inscription_year2015

title_enTraditional knowledge and technologies relating to the growing and processing of the curagua

title_frLes connaissances et technologies traditionnelles liées à la culture et à la transformation de la curagua

type_of_element_enRepresentative List

type_acronymRL

countriesVE

http_url_enhttps://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01094

concepts_primary_namesWeaving

concepts_secondary_namesFamily, Furniture, Gender division of labour, Oral tradition, Pattern, Spinning, Textile arts, Traditional tools

main_image_urlhttps://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/09686-LRG.jpg

main_image_caption_enThe communities of the municipality of Aguasay store the knowledge and techniques passed on from their ancestors on how to grow the curagua under the best conditions and yield an excellent fiber in terms of color, texture and durability

main_image_copyrightCentro de la Diversidad, 2014

main_image_authorRafael Salvatore

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Weaving Family Furniture Gender division of labour Oral tradition Pattern Spinning Textile arts Traditional tools UNESCO representative list

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