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The event was the result of a close collaboration with the UA.LABDESIGN laboratory, organized by researchers from - [UAveiro CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Reminder](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/09/04/uaveiro-culturality-ruralevent-reminder/) - News & events University of Aveiro CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Reminder UA.LABDESIGN 4.0 — Confluências / Confluences CULTURALITY partner Universidade de Aveiro is organizing a rural event in the village of Múceres, Tondela between August 31 and September 6, 2026. The initiative occurs in close collaboration with the fourth edition of the territorial laboratory UA.LABDESIGN, which articulates - [CULTURALITY at the 54th Beltinci Folklore Festival](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/09/07/culturality-at-the-54th-beltinci-folklore-festival/) - News & events CULTURALITY at the 54th Beltinci International Folklore Festival Subtitle Culturality returned to Beltinci, Slovenia, this July for the folklore festival “54th Beltinci International Folklore Festival”, which brought performers, craftspeople, cultural associations, and visitors together for four days of folklore, music, local food, and community activities. By involving all eight local communities in - [Call for Collaborators: Region Värmland Living Lab](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/31/call-for-collaborators-region-varmland-living-lab/) - News & events Call for Collaborators: Region Värmland Living Lab [subtitle] CULTURALITY partner Region Värmland is seeking collaborators for a Living Lab prototyping workshop. During this event, participants will collaborate to develop ideas in the fields of culture and cultural tourism in rural areas, with a primary focus on traditional crafts, arts and crafts, and - [Region Värmland CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Roundup](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/20/region-varmland-culturality-ruralevent-roundup/) - News & events Region Värmland CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Roundup Subtitle Over 3,000 people visited the three-day rural event “Folkfrossa” at the Brunskog open-air museum in Värmland. The event focused on intangible cultural heritage and folk culture, with a particular emphasis on folk costumes and folk art. Region Värmland, in collaboration with Brunskog’s Heritage Farm, organized a - [Call for Sumbissions: CULTURALITY Conference (2027)](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/17/call-for-sumbissions-culturality-conference-2027/) - News & events Call for Submissions: CULTURALITY Conference (2027) CULTURALITY & Tourism: Designing Sustainable Paths / INVTUR 2027 CULTURALITY partner Universidade de Aveiro has published a Call for Submissions for the CULTURALITY & Tourism: Designing Sustainable Paths conference: CULTURALITY European Horizon project and INVTUR 2027 are jointly organizing a collaborative academic and professional international conference, - [CULTURALITY Conference 2027 Announcement](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/14/culturality-conference-2027-announcement/) - News & events CULTURALITY Conference 2027 Announcement CULTURALITY & Tourism: Designing Sustainable Paths CULTURALITY European Horizon project and INVTUR 2027 are jointly organizing a collaborative academic and professional international conference.Scheduled to take place from April 20 to 22, 2027, at Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal, CULTURALITY & Tourism: Designing Sustainable Paths expands the discussion to - [Call for Collaborators: La Ponte CULTURALITY Living Lab](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/09/call-for-collaborators-la-ponte-culturality-living-lab/) - News & events La Ponte CULTURALITY Living Lab Call for Collaborators CULTURALITY partner La Ponte Research Centre and Ecomuseum has launched an open call for individuals interested in collaborating on selected prototyping ideas. This initiative is part of a CULTURALITY Living Lab, the “Taller de experimentación e innovación para el desarrollo de prototipos centrados en - [University of Aveiro Hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/24/uaveiro-ruralevent/) - News & events University of Aveiro Hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent in the village of Múceres, Tondela UA.LABDESIGN 4.0 — Confluências / Confluences CULTURALITY partner Universidade de Aveiro organizes a rural event from 6 to 12 July 2026 31 August to 6 September 2026, in the village of Múceres, Tondela. The initiative takes place in close collaboration - [UAveiro CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Postponed](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/07/uaveiro-culturality-ruralevent-postponed/) - News & events University of Aveiro CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Postponed UA.LABDESIGN 4.0 — Confluências / Confluences CULTURALITY partner Universidade de Aveiro has postponed its rural event in the village of Múceres, Tondela, originally scheduled for July 6 to 12, 2026. Due to active wildfires in the region and the triggering of the Municipal Civil Protection Emergency - [Call for Papers: 5th Artefacta Conference](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/07/03/call-for-papers-5th-artefacta-conference/) - News & events Call for Papers: 5th International Artefacta Conference (2027) Sustainability and Heritage CULTURALITY partner University of Tartu has published a Call for Papers for the 5th International Artefacta Conference, with CULTURALITY related themes: The Fifth International Artefacta Conference will be held in Estonia from April 14 to April 16, 2027. The event is - [Call for Papers: MD Journal Special Issue](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/27/md-journal-call/) - News & events Call for Papers – MD Journal Special Issue (2026) Design, Territories and Sustainable Cultural Tourism CULTURALITY partner Politecnico di Torino has published a Call for Papers for an MD Journal special issue on CULTURALITY related themes: MD Journal has announced a call for papers for a new thematic dossier exploring the intersection - [Värmlandstrafik provides trafic aid for CULTURALITY #RuralEvent](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/26/varmlandstrafik-provides-trafic-aid-for-culturality-ruralevent/) - News & events Värmlandstrafik provides trafic aid for CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Subtitle During the spring of 2026, the regional public transportation company Värmlandstrafik and CULTURALITY partner Region Värmland initiated a dialogue to make the rural areas of Värmland more accessible. This collaboration integrates Värmlandstrafik’s public transportation network with the CULTURALITY team’s focus on supporting cultural heritage, - [Museum Nord Living Lab project at the MØLJE](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/18/museum-nord-living-lab-project-at-the-molje/) - News & events Museum Nord Living Lab project presented at the MØLJE open stage Subtitle On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the project that was selected at Museum Nord’s Living Lab was presented at the open stage event “MØLJE”. The presentation took place at Arbeidern in Kabelvåg, Norway. As detailed by SKREI Research Center Leader Jonas - [Museum Nord joins craftwork spring seminar](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/10/museum-nord-joins-craftwork-spring-seminar/) - News & events Museum Nord joins craftwork spring seminar Subtitle Organized by the Norwegian National Institute for Craft, the “Lifting the Craftwork” (Løfte håndverket) spring seminar took place on May 5, 2026, at Maihaugen in Lillehammer, Norway. The event focused on traditional crafts for children and youth, gathering approximately 180 attendees to discuss strategies for - [Espacio Tormaleo CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Roundup](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/05/espacio-tormaleo-culturality-ruralevent-roundup/) - News & events Espacio Tormaleo CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Roundup The CULTURALITY project, coordinated locally by CULTURALITY researcher Olaya Alonso López from partner institution Espacio Tormaleo, recently organized the Rural Event “Legado Artesano”.Developed in collaboration with the seventh edition of the “Festival de Ecoturismo en Peligro de Extinción” (Ecotourism in Danger of Extinction Festival), this initiative focuses - [Call for Papers: Traditiones Special Issue](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/04/call-for-papers-traditiones-special-issue/) - News & events Call for Papers: Traditiones Special Issue (2027) Contextualizing Handicrafts CULTURALITY partner ZRC SAZU has published a Call for Papers for a Traditiones thematic issue on CULTURALITY related themes: Traditiones has announced a call for papers for a new thematic issue titled “Rokodelstvo v kontekstu / Contextualizing Handicrafts”. The recent increase in European - [5th CULTURALITY Consortium Meeting in Arvika, Sweden](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/06/02/5th-culturality-consortium-meeting-in-arvika-sweden/) - News & events CULTURALITY Gathers in Arvika, Sweden for Fifth Consortium Meeting Subtitle Between May 18th and 22nd, 2026, the CULTURALITY project held a Consortium Meeting in Arvika, Sweden. Organized by the Cultural Department of Region Värmland, the schedule combined internal project reporting, methodology workshops, and regional site visits. The core work sessions took place - [Politecnico di Torino hosts CULTURALITY PhD Course](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/25/politecnico-di-torino-hosts-culturality-phd-course/) - News & events Politecnico di Torino hosts CULTURALITY PhD course Subtitle The Horizon Europe CULTURALITY project is the central focus of an international PhD course within the PhD Programme in Patrimonio Architettonico / Architectural Heritage at CULTURALITY partner Politecnico di Torino. This academic course, titled “The Horizon EU Culturality Project – International Research and Innovative - [ZRC SAZU presents CULTURALITY at Europe Horizon Info Day](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/18/zrc-sazu-presents-culturality-at-europe-horizon-info-day/) - News & events ZRC SAZU presents CULTURALITY at Slovenian Europe Horizon Information Day Subtitle On April 8, CULTURALITY partner ZRC SAZU participated in a round table at the Horizon Europe Info Day conference, titled Calls 2026: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society in Horizon Europe and Creative Europe (“Razpisi 2026: Kultura, ustvarjalnost in vključujoča družba v - [Call for Projects: Region Värmland CULTURALITY Living Lab](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/15/call-for-projects-region-varmland-culturality-living-lab/) - News & events Region Värmland CULTURALITY Living Lab Call for Projects A Call for Projects is currently open for the Living Lab in Värmland, with a deadline for applications on May 26, 2026. Region Värmland is seeking individuals who want to get involved and contribute to a stronger cultural life in rural Värmland. Examples of - [UniOvi "Crafts and Innovation" Micro-Credential Roundup](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/13/uniovi-crafts-and-innovation-micro-credential-roundup/) - News & events Universidad de Oviedo Crafts and Innovation Micro-Credential Roundup Subtitle From May 27 to 29, the micro-credential course Crafts and Innovation: Frameworks for Sustainable Cultural Development took place at the Casa de Cultura in Infiesto, Asturias. Organised within the framework of the CULTURALITY project, the course offered theoretical insights and practical tools for cultural and - [Espacio Tormaleo hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/08/espacio-tormaleo-hosts-culturality-ruralevent/) - News & events Espacio Tormaleo hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Subtitle As part of the European project CULTURALITY, the rural event Legado Artesano is a new initiative developed by CULTURALITY partner Espacio Tormaleo in collaboration with the ecotourism festival Festival de Ecoturismo en Peligro de Extinción (“Ecotourism in Danger of Extinction Festival”).The project focuses on the preservation, - [Region Värmland hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/05/06/region-varmland-hosts-culturality-ruralevent/) - News & events Region Värmland hosts CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Folkfrossa, between June 26–28, 2026 CULTURALITY partner Region Värmland will host the rural event Folkfrossa. The event will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, at the Brunskog open air museum in Värmland.Situated within the Craft Fair at the Brunskog open air museum, the event allows - [Newsletter#4](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/27/newsletter4/) - Newsletter Newsletter #4 CULTURALITY’s Spring/Summer 2026 newsletter can be read through this link! Share with: Previous PostNext Post - [La Ponte hosts XII Heritage Days Symposium](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/29/la-ponte-hosts-xii-heritage-days-symposium/) - News & events La Ponte organizes XII Heritage Days Symposium On May 16 and 17, 2026 Within the framework of the CULTURALITY project, this year’s edition of the Heritage Days symposium “XII Jornadas de Patrimonio Cultural”, organized by La Ponte – Centro de Investigación y Ecomuséu on May 16 and 17, will focus on vernacular - [Celebrating women artisans in Asturias](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/21/celebrating-women-artisans-in-asturias/) - News & events Celebrating women artisans "Raíz y oficio" event Round-up The event “Raíz y oficio: mujeres artesanas en el rural,” organized by the University of Oviedo, was successfully held on 8 March 2026 in Cenera (Mieres, Asturias), in celebration of International Women’s Day. The gathering created a space for exchange and encounter between artisans, - [UniOvi introduces Crafts and Innovation Micro-Credential](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/15/uniovi-introduces-crafts-and-innovation-micro-credential/) - News & events Crafts and Innovation A New Micro-Credential Course for Sustainable Cultural Development The University of Oviedo has announced the launch of the course “Crafts and Innovation: Frameworks for Sustainable Cultural Development”, a new training initiative designed to support artisans and cultural professionals in Asturias, as well as anyone interested in building connections across - [From AlpTextyles to Culturality](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/07/from-alptextyles-to-culturality/) - News & events From AlpTextyles to Culturality Rozman Award Recognition as a Model of Practice-Based Heritage Work The Faculty of Design in Ljubljana has granted the Rozman Award recognition to the team behind the Alp Textyles textile school, acknowledging their expertise, commitment, and collaboration in enabling and delivering hands-on work in textile techniques and design. - [CULTURALITY contributes to debate on heritage and tourism](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/04/02/culturality-contributes-to-debate-on-heritage-and-tourism/) - News & events CULTURALITY contributes to international debate on heritage and tourism in Aix-en-Provence Subtitle On 31 January 2026, two members of the University of Oviedo team of the CULTURALITY project participated in the International Conference “New Challenges for Underwater Nature and Cultural Heritage Tourism during the Ocean Decade”, held in Aix-en-Provence, France. The conference - [New Scientific Articles and Open Calls by CULTURALITY partners](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/03/19/new-articles-by-culturality-partners/) - News & events New Articles by CULTURALITY Partners Published and Upcoming A new winter issue of the Bulletin of the Slovene Ethnological Society (Glasnik SED 65/2, 2025) is now online, featuring a thematic section on handicrafts. Drawing on the renewed attention handicrafts have received in recent years, the section looks at handicrafts as a meeting - [Santiago Rodríguez Pérez Joins Seminar on Rural Women's Employment and Depopulation](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/14/uso-seminar/) - On June 25 and 26, 2024, Santiago Rodríguez Pérez (researcher at the University of Oviedo in the EsArt group and member of the Culturality team) participated in the seminar “The lack of job opportunities for women in the rural world as a key element of depopulation”, organized jointly by the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) and MCL-EFAL (Italy), within the framework of the international training Europäische Zentrum für Arbeitnehmerfragen (EZA). The meeting focused on analyzing the current problems of the rural world and the female role in the development of these areas, the current situation and future challenges. The social context of the rural environment and existing gender problems were analyzed, such as female migration to urban areas, wage imbalances, temporality and precariousness, or their role in domestic tasks and care. The discussion also focused on the problems of depopulation, as well as the future possibilities for these areas and the central role played by women in development policies. Santiago Rodríguez participated in the round table on June 26, together with Carmen Quintanilla (president of Afammer), Emanuela Dragonetti (president of MCL in Potenza) and Gabriel Garnelo (general secretary of USO-Industria in Castilla y León and of USO-Ponferrada). In his speech, he made an assessment of the historical evolution of the Asturian rural environment in its transition from the traditional world to modernity, the problems of the agricultural sector, as well as the situation of cultural heritage in these areas, and how cultural and intangible heritage can contribute to the creation of female employment in remote areas, through the recovery of traditional knowledge. Emphasis was also placed on the need for sustainable tourist flows, the revaluation of traditional and quality agroecological productions, and the protection of cultural heritage. The intervention had a certain impact, and future seminars were scheduled for the celebration. - [Meeting of Craftsmanship Experts](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/12/05/meeting-of-craftsmanship-experts/) - News & events Meeting of Craftsmanship Experts: Defining Good Practices and Recognizing the Broader Role of Handicraft Practices On December 4, 2024, the Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Ljubljana hosted a follow-up meeting of experts involved in handicraft-related projects (#Culturality, #Commheritour, #Alptextiles). The meeting brought together key players in the field of - [Teaching Innovation: Open Classrooms Initiative Launches Within The Culturality Project​](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/11/08/open-classrooms/) - News & events TEACHING INNOVATION - OPEN CLASSROOMS INITIATIVE LAUNCHES WITHIN THE CULTURALITY PROJECT We are pleased to announce the initiative Open Classrooms – Shared Experience & Knowledge, organized by Llara Fuente Corripio (art historian specializing in landscape, crafts, sustainability, territory, and rural communities) and Marta Fernández Vilar (musicologist specializing in traditional music, digital ethnomusicology, - [X Jornadas de Patrimonio Cultural](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/17/x-jornadas-de-patrimonio-cultural/) - "Artesanía y patrimonio construido: desarrollo, sostenibilidad y turismo en áreas rurales" PROGRAMA - [LAC 2024 Conference](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/14/lac-2024-conference/) - On June 12, 2024, Santiago Rodríguez Pérez (researcher at the University of Oviedo in the EsArt group and member of the Culturality team) attended the Landscape Archaeology Conference (LAC), held at the University of Alcalá de Henares from June 10 to 14. The international conference brought together a good number of experts in archaeology, landscape history and historical ecology. A paper was presented in session 17, entitled “Bridging historical landscape ecology and landscape archaeology: common questions and challenges in a rapidly changing world”. This panel was organised by the international network Integrated History and Future of People on Earth Research Network (IHOPE), the International Association for Landscape Archaeology (IALE) and the International Association of Landscape Archaeology (IALA), and coordinated by Sjoerd Kluiving, Alexandre Martínez, Rebekka Annie Paul Dossche, Benny Qihao Shen, Valentina Pescini, Pille Tomson, Nik Petek-Sargeant and Paul Lane. The paper presented some of the preliminary results of the author's doctoral research on the history of the cultural landscape of the Navia Valley (Asturias), its recent evolution and its current state, reflecting on the existing problems for the conservation of this cultural heritage and the tools that can be used for its preservation. - [CULTURALITY represented at CRAFTour General Conference](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/03/12/culturality-represented-at-craftour-general-conference/) - News & events CULTURALITY represented at CRAFTour General Conference hosted at the European Parliament Subtitle The CULTURALITY project was represented at the CRAFTour General Conference, hosted at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event focused on the broader impact of crafts across Europe, examining their contribution to cultural heritage, economic development, territorial identity and cross-sector - [Värmland Design Students Test Digital Storytelling App in Aveiro](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/03/05/varmland-design-students-test-app-in-aveiro/) - News & events Värmland Digital Design Students Test 'Alstret' App Prototype in Aveiro Subtitle Between February 17 and 19, 2026, the CULTURALITY team at the University of Aveiro welcomed two design students and their tutor from the Swedish school Brobygrafiska, alongside Region Värmland researcher Stefan Barkman. The visit marked a cross-cultural testing phase for “Alstret,” - [Museum Nord Living Lab: Call for Projects](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/02/10/museum-nord-living-lab-call-for-projects/) - News & events Museum Nord Living Lab: Call for Projects Foundation Museum Nord is promoting a Call for Projects for an upcoming CULTURALITY Living Lab.Four selected creatives will join a structured development program, gaining access to prototype funding, expert mentorship, and a European network peers. The initiative includes three in-person workshops in Hadsel, Norway (18–20 - [Women, Craft and Territory: Celebrating 8M in Asturias](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/03/04/women-craft-and-territory-celebrating-8m-in-asturias/) - News & events Women, Craft and Territory Celebrating 8M in Mieres, Asturias On 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, the University of Oviedo will be hosting a gathering for women artisans at the Asociación Serondaya in Cenera (Mieres, Asturias). The event aims to create a space for exchange, learning and mutual support, while highlighting - [The Rural Spots Experience as a Research Tool](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/02/25/the-rural-spots-experience-as-a-research-tool/) - News & events The Rural Spots Experience as a Research Tool Subtitle Under a shared methodological framework developed by the Research Centre and Ecomuseum La Ponte, the project partners (Espacio Tormaleo, Region Värmland, Museum Nord, Consiliul Județean Maramureș, Applied Arts Scotland, the University of St Andrews and La Ponte) carried out the activity known as - [CULTURALITY Participates in SECreTour Cluster Workshop](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/02/23/culturality-participates-in-secretour-cluster-workshop/) - News & events CULTURALITY Participates in SECreTour Cluster Workshop on Cross Border Cultural Tourism Subtitle Ana María Fernández García, PI and Coordinator of CULTURALITY, took part last year in Beyond Borders, a European workshop on cross-border collaborations and macro-regional strategies for cultural tourism. The event was organised by the SECreTour project and hosted by the - [CULTURALITY Supports Bioconstruction Workshop](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/02/19/culturality-supports-bioconstruction-workshop/) - News & events CULTURALITY Supports Bioconstruction Workshop on Traditional Asturian Architecture On December 13, 2025, a bioconstruction workshop titled Updating the Techniques of Traditional Asturian Architecture took place at Local Cambalache in Oviedo, attracting strong public interest and reaching full capacity within hours of opening registration. The activity was organised within the framework of the - [Artisan Janez Jankovec presents his work in Polhov Gradec](https://culturalityproject.eu/2026/02/12/artisan-janez-jankovec-presents-his-work-in-polhov-gradec/) - News & events When Wood Speaks: Heritage, Skills, and Creativity in the Spirit of CULTURALITY Artisan Janez Jankovec presents his work in Polhov Gradec Janez Jankovec, one of the makers involved in the Culturality project and a member of the Handicrafts Centre Škofja Loka, is an amateur carpenter who finds poetry in wood. In the - [La Ponte #RuralSpot 2 Round-Up](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/30/laponte-ruralspot2/) - News & events La Ponte #RuralSpot 2 Round-Up From 26 to 28 September 2025, Casa de la Cultura de Teverga (Asturias) hosted another CULTURALITY #RuralSpot, the second organized by project partner Centru d’Investigación y Ecomuséu La Ponte. The event was organized in the context of La Ponte’s 11th Cultural Heritage Conference.Under the title “Weaving in - [La Ponte awarded Ibermuseos Education Prize](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/23/la-ponte-awarded-ibermuseos-education-prize/) - News & events La Ponte awarded Ibermuseos Education Prize CULTURALITY partner, research centre and ecomuseum La Ponte has been recognised in the 13th edition of the Ibermuseos Education Award, an international distinction that highlights the educational role of museums across Ibero-America.The winning project, entitled “Cultural Itineraries: Free Education for the Conservation and Dissemination of Asturian - [CULTURALITY at Ethnographic Film Festivals in Skopje](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/20/culturality-at-ethnographic-film-festivals-in-skopje/) - News & events CULTURALITY at ethnographic film festivals in Skopje From 7 to 10 October 2025, Manca Filak from ZRC SAZU attended two ethnographic film festivals: ETNOFF, organised by anthropology students at the University of Skopje and held at the Cinematheque of Macedonia, and the long-running NAFA (Nordic Anthropological Film Association) Festival, hosted this year - [CULTURALITY represented at Cuidar es Cultura conference](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/08/culturality-represented-at-cuidar-es-cultura-conference/) - News & events CULTURALITY represented at "Cuidar es Cultura" Conference Taking place between october 15 and 17 2025, at Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid Carmen Pérez Maestro, project manager and researcher at CULTURALITY partner Ecomuséu La Ponte, has been invited to speak at the conference entitled Cuidar es Cultura (Caring is Culture), organised by Spanish - [CULTURALITY at European Researchers' Night 2025](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/03/culturality-european-researchers-night-2025/) - News & events CULTURALITY Connects with the Community at European Researchers' Night in Aveiro On the evening of Friday September 26th, CULTURALITY was present at the Aveiro edition of European Researchers’ Night, a vibrant event dedicated to bringing science and research closer to the public. The historic Fábrica da Ciência Viva science museum was visited - [Fourth CULTURALITY Consortium Meeting](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/01/fourth-culturality-consortium-meeting/) - News & events CULTURALITY Gathers in Viljandi, Estonia for Fourth Consortium Meeting CULTURALITY partners assembled in Viljandi, Estonia, for the fourth Consortium Meeting, held between September 17th and 20th, 2025. This gathering marked another key milestone in the project’s journey, bringing together the international team to deepen collaboration and drive forward its mission. Hosted - [Newsletter#3](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/10/02/newsletter-3/) - Newsletter Newsletter #3 CULTURALITY’s Autmun/Winter 2025 newsletter can be read through this link! Share with: Previous PostNext Post - [Call for Papers: Res Mobilis Special Issue](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/09/29/res-mobilis-call/) - News & events Call for Papers – Res Mobilis Special Issue (2026) Rural Space, Craftsmanship, and Cultural Tourism: Perspectives on Identity and Sustainability CULTURALITY partner Universidad de Oviedo has published a Call for Papers for a Res Mobilis special issue on CULTURALITY related themes: We aim to bring together research that explores how craft practices, design, - [UA.LABDESIGN 2025 Roundup](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/09/01/ua-labdesign-2025-roundup/) - News & events UA.LABDESIGN closes 3rd edition with exhibition at AmaCastelões Association UA.LABDESIGN – University in the Villages is a collaborative design research and creation project that began in 2023. During an immersive week in the territory, students, master artisans, researchers, and local inhabitants work together in workshops that cross tradition with innovation, and local - [53rd Beltinci International Folklore Festival](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/07/30/53rd-beltinci-international-folklore-festival/) - News & events 53rd Beltinci International Folklore Festival Celebration of intangible cultural heritage From 18 to 21 July 2025, the village of Beltinci hosted the 53rd International Folklore Festival, one of Slovenia’s most prominent events in the field of intangible cultural heritage. With its rich and diverse programme, the festival once again demonstrated the powerful - [LaPonte represents CULTURALITY at SoCanTur](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/07/24/laponte-represents-culturality-at-socantur/) - News & events Ecomuseum La Ponte represents CULTURALITY at the 5th International Congress of Sociology and Anthropology of Tourism On the 11th, 12th and 13th of June, Carmen Pérez Maestro, representing the Ecomuseum La Ponte and the CULTURALITY project, attended the 5th International Congress of Sociology and Anthropology of Tourism, held in the city of - [AlpTextyles project at Milano Unica fair](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/07/21/alptextiles-project-at-milano-unica-fair/) - News & events AlpTextyles project at Milano Unica fair In July 2025, Katarina Šrimpf Vendramin from ZRC SAZU attended the international fair show of high-quality fabrics and fashion accessories Milano Unica in Italy. The AlpTextyles project, which was recognized as a good practice by the partners of the CULTURALITY project and included in the catalog - [A new project on the Asturian Fiddle](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/05/20/a-new-project-on-the-asturian-fiddle/) - News & events A new project on the Asturian fiddle Celia Nieto and Marta Fernández Vilar coordinate the recordings of a book-disc linked to the “Xornaes del Vigulín” Yesterday morning, the recordings of what will be a book-CD linked to the “Xornaes del Vigulín” (L’Infiestu) started at Supersonic Studio. This initiative, held by CULTURALITY, coordinated by - [UNIOVI at Asturias Science and Innovation Fair](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/05/26/uniovi-at-asturias-science-and-innovation-fair/) - News & events CULTURALITY’s partner UNIOVI connects science and heritage at the 3rd Asturias Science and Innovation Fair On May 9, several members of the University of Oviedo team participated in the 3rd Asturias Science and Innovation Fair with their newly released activity “Discover the craft/Descubre el oficio”, an interactive proposal designed to bring the - [Region Värmland #RuralSpot Round-up](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/06/16/region-varmland-ruralspot-round-up/) - News & events Things Are Bubbling in Värmland! On May 15, 56 artisans and cultural practitioners, association members, and professionals from the tourism sector and Arvika Municipality gathered at Brunskog’s heritage center in Värmland to exchange ideas for activities, experiences, and methods that could bring new life to western Värmland and its surroundings. “Things Are - [Espacio Tormaleo #RuralSpot in Asturias](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/06/16/espacio-tormaleo-ruralspot-in-asturias/) - News & events CULTURALITY Partner Espacio Tormaleo Hosts #RuralSpot Event in Asturias On 20th June 2025, Espacio Tormaleo is hosting a full-day event in Zarréu (Degaña, Asturias) as part of CULTURALITY. This event is part of the series called Rural Spot, which is organised by project partners in remote rural areas to foster knowledge exchange and - [UA.LABDESIGN – University in the Villages Exhibition Comes to a Close at the University of Aveiro](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/03/01/ua-labdesign-university-in-the-villages-exhibition-comes-to-a-close-at-the-university-of-aveiro/) - News & events UA.LABDESIGN – University in the Villages Exhibition Comes to a Close at the University of Aveiro The exhibition UA.LABDESIGN – University in the Villages, presented by ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture, officially closed on February 21, 2025, after two months on display at the Department of Communication and Art of - [Ljubljana Symposium Explores Contemporary Handicrafts and Culturality Themes](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/06/02/ljubljana-symposium-explores-contemporary-handicrafts-and-culturality-themes/) - News & events Ljubljana Symposium Explores Contemporary Handicrafts and Culturality Themes The international symposium “Hands-on Ethnographies: Production and Meaning of (Contemporary) Handicrafts”recently took place in Ljubljana, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and artists to explore critical perspectives on craft. The event addressed key issues such as gender roles in handicraft practices and marketing, the evolving relationship - [Upcoming International Symposium to Explore Contemporary Handicrafts](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/05/14/upcoming-international-symposium-to-explore-contemporary-handicrafts/) - News & events Upcoming International Symposium to Explore Contemporary Handicrafts On May 23, 2025, Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana will host the international symposium “Hands-on Ethnographies: Production and Meaning of (Contemporary) Handicrafts”. This event, part of the Faculty of Arts’ Year of Heritage, will bring together - [Egg Decorating is a Craft, not just an Easter Tradition](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/05/05/egg-decorating-is-a-craft-not-just-an-easter-tradition/) - Opinion Egg Decorating is a Craft, not just an Easter Tradition By Saša Poljak Istenič Easter eggs are more than just festive decorations, they are expressions of cultural heritage and artisanal skill. In some regions, this tradition has evolved into an important craft, with artisans making a living by selling decorated eggs as souvenirs, organizing - [Third CULTURALITY Consortium Meeting](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/04/10/third-culturality-consortium-meeting/) - News & events THIRD CULTURALITY CONSORTIUM MEETING The CULTURALITY project partners gathered once again—this time in the picturesque capital of Slovenia—for the third Consortium Meeting, held from March 24th to 28th, 2025. The meeting was hosted by ZRC SAZU at the Geographical Museum, with sessions taking place in the Gosposka and Križevniška Halls—right in the - [Presentation at Brobygrafiska Students: Exploring Värmland’s Cultural Crafts](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/04/29/presentation-at-brobygrafiska-students-exploring-varmlands-cultural-crafts/) - News & events Presentation at Brobygrafiska Students: Exploring Värmland’s Cultural Crafts As part of the CULTURALITY project’s mission to promote cultural heritage through digital innovation, students at Brobygrafiska have collaborated with Region Värmland to design a prototype for a story-driven digital platform. Focused on showcasing local artisans and craftsmen, the project blends branding, storytelling, and - [Fieldwork for WP2 Underway with UNIOVI Team](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/02/17/fieldwork-for-wp2-underway-with-uniovi-team/) - News & events Fieldwork for WP2 Underway with UNIOVI Team The fieldwork for Work Package 2 (WP2) has officially begun, led by the University of Oviedo (UNIOVI) team. Santiago Rodríguez Pérez, coordinator of the fieldwork, accompanied by Lucía Pérez, visited Marta Fernández Martínez, the owner of the traditional cheese factory Ca Sanchu, on Thursday, 30 - [Newsletter#1](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/07/newsletter1/) - Newsletter Newsletter #1 CULTURALITY Project first newsletter has just been published!You can read it online clicking here! Share with: Previous PostNext Post - [Newsletter#2](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/03/31/newsletter2/) - Newsletter Newsletter #2 CULTURALITY Project second newsletter has just been published!You can read it online clicking here! Share with: Previous PostNext Post - [Third meeting of Slovenian crafts researchers](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/03/07/third-meeting-of-slovenian-crafts-researchers-social-and-therapeutic-aspects-of-handicrafts/) - Third meeting of Slovenian crafts researchers: Social and therapeutic aspects of handicrafts where they resumed the debate on the social dimensions of handicrafts. - [Start-up with Broby grafiska students](https://culturalityproject.eu/2025/03/03/start-up-with-broby-grafiska-students/) - News & events Start-up with Broby grafiska students: Exploring Värmland’s Cultural Crafts Late February marked the launch of the testbed “Värmland Cultural Crafts”, a CULTURALITY activity developed in collaboration with students from Broby Grafiska’s Digital Design and Design Systems program. The initiative, designed as a group assignment, was introduced yesterday by their teacher, Jonatan Rist Christensen.The - [CULTURALITY Project Strengthens Local Ties in Asturias](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/12/31/culturality-project-strengthens-local-ties-in-asturias/) - News & events CULTURALITY Project Strengthens Local Ties in Asturias On 31 December, all Asturian partners of the CULTURALITY project gathered for a pivotal meeting with the Local Action Managers (GAL) from six regions of Asturias. Organised jointly by ESPTOR and the University of Oviedo (UNIOVI), the event served as a crucial step in fostering - [CULTURALITY Represented in Hephaestus Clustering Event in Gothenburg](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/05/14/hephaestus/) - News & events CULTURALITY Represented in Hephaestus Clustering Event in Gothenburg Ana María and Llara Fuente, from Oveido Univeraity and members of the CULTURALITY project, participated in a clustering event organized by Hephaestus [a project coordinated by Marta Gasparin], in Gothenburg from May 2 to 4, 2024. This event offered the opportunity for various European - [Meeting with deputy minister for crafts](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/14/meeting-with-deputy-minister-for-crafts/) - News & events Meeting with deputy minister for crafts The members of the coordinating team of the European CULTURALITY project, Ana María Fernández García and Llara Fuente Corripio, meet in Oviedo with the regional government’s deputy minister for crafts. This meeting was of crucial importance to establish avenues for future means of collaboration. It will - [CULTURALITY, Commheritour and Alptextiles ethnologists meet in Ljubljana](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/10/14/culturality-commheritour-and-alptextiles-ethnologists-meet-in-ljubljana/) - News & events CULTURALITY, Commheritour and Alptextiles ethnologists meet in Ljubljana On October 8, 2024, the ethnologists involved in handicraft-related projects #Culturality, #Commheritour and #Alptextiles met at the Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology FA UL in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discuss the potentials and challenges of research and study of handicrafts. The meeting connected key - [CULTURALITY inspires International collaboration to revalue handmade footwear](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/09/24/culturality-inspires-collaboration-between-designer-and-professor-pedro-carvalho-de-almeida-laboratorio-biomimetico-de-ladines-sobrescobio-and-the-paz-mesa-workshop-to-revalue-handmade-footwear/) - News & events CULTURALITY inspires International collaboration to revalue handmade footwear Pedro Carvalho de Almeida, a Portuguese designer and professor at the University of Aveiro, has embarked on an exciting collaboration with the Biomimetic Laboratory of Ladines (Sobrescobio) and textile workshop Paz Mesa from Las Regueras. The initiative aims to update and revalue Portugal’s artisan - [La Ponte meeting](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/06/12/elementor-2240/) - News & events LA Ponte meeting The Spanish partners of the European CULTURALITY project met this Wednesday, June 12, at the El Sabil Business Center (Santo Adriano) to discuss the progress made since the Kick-Off Meeting last April and to coordinate their future actions in the short and medium term. Apart from the regular participants - [CULTURALITY Partner ZRC-SAZU Hosts Round Table on Heritage of Handicrafts in Slovenia](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/06/02/culturality-partner-zrc-sazu-hosts-round-table-on-heritage-of-handicrafts-in-slovenia/) - News & events CULTURALITY Partner ZRC-SAZU Hosts Round Table on Heritage of Handicrafts in Slovenia On May 15, 2024, the Slovenian partner of the CULTURALITY project, ZRC-SAZU, held a round table discussion focused on the heritage of handicrafts, marking the closing of the Slovenian Handicrafts Triennial exhibition. The event brought together five key participants, including - [CULTURALITY Kickoff Meeting](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/04/14/kickoff/) - News & events Kickoff Meeting for CULTURALITY Project Held at the University of Oviedo From April 8 to 12, 2024, the University of Oviedo hosted the kickoff meeting of the CULTURALITY project. This event marked an important milestone, officially launching the initiative focused on promoting creative tourism and preserving cultural heritage in rural areas. The - ["Creators & Keepers" Exhibition Inaugurated at CULTURALITY Kickoff Event](https://culturalityproject.eu/2024/05/02/creators-keepers-exhibition-inaugurated-at-culturality-kickoff-event/) - News & events "Creators & Keepers" Exhibition Inaugurated at CULTURALITY Kickoff Event As part of the kickoff event for the CULTURALITY project, the University of Oviedo hosted the inauguration of the Creators & Keepers exhibition. the exhibition celebrated the cultural heritage of rural areas through the lens of textile craftsmanship and its contemporary interpretations.The exhibition highlighted the ## Pages - [homepage](https://culturalityproject.eu/) - CULTURALITY project promotes cultural and creative tourism to aid the sustainable development of rural areas, encouraging job creation and population settlement - [WP_deliverables](https://culturalityproject.eu/wp_deliverables/) - Deliverables CULTURALITY is dedicated to fostering cultural and creative tourism activities, with a focus on the unique capacities, resources, and characteristics of rural peripheral areas. By harnessing the rich cultural heritage of these regions, we aim to promote sustainable development, create jobs, and encourage population settlement. Our multidisciplinary approach is enriched by a diverse consortium - [homepage V2.0](https://culturalityproject.eu/homepage-v2-0/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY NEWS & EVENTS OUTPUTS DELIVERABLES SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS ABOUT US PROJECT PARTNERS CONTACT ARTEFACT GALLERY NEWS & EVENTS OUTPUTS DELIVERABLES SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS ABOUT US PROJECT PARTNERS CONTACT WHAT WE DO The CULTURALITY project aims to promote cultural and creative tourism activities to aid the sustainable development of rural areas, encouraging job creation and population - [LaPonte_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/laponte_partner/) - La Ponte Ecomuseu https://laponte.org The Ponte ecomuseum is an interdisciplinary, open, experimental and collaborative work space in which science, territory and heritage are central themes. It´s a community and rural heritage organisation located in a small municipality (Santu Adrianu), with less than 260 inhabitants, in the central area of Asturias (Spain). It was described as - [Artefact Gallery](https://culturalityproject.eu/artefact-gallery/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY Wellcome to our Artefact Gallery, an initiative within the CULTURALITY project! Every two weeks, one of our partners will spotlight a unique craft piece from their country, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistry that define each region. Join us on this journey to celebrate traditional craftsmanship and discover the diverse creative expressions - [AG3_12_Nido de Fieltro](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_12/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.12 Nido de Fieltro Proposed by: Olaya Alonso López (Researcher) Espacio Tormaleo Technical Specifications Name Nido de Fieltro / Felt Nest Tipology Textile Authorship Daniela Schmid, Con Xalda a lo loco (Crazy About Xalda), a project by Ecomuséu Ca l’Asturcón Date or period: 2026 Materials: 100% Xalda sheep wool from the Ecomuséu Ca - [Artefact Gallery #3.11: Wooden Lamp](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_11/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.11 Wooden Lamp Proposed by: Ave Matsin (Lecturer in Estonian Native Textiles) University of Tartu Technical Specifications Name Wooden Lamp Tipology Woodwork, Woodturning, Lamp Authorship Andres Ansper Date or period: 2025 Materials: Wood Techniques: Woodturning Country/ region: Viljandi County, Estonia Related links: https://paikesepuu.ee/ What about this artefact? Andres Ansper’s lamps are remarkable handcrafted objects - [AG3_10 Ottomani](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_10/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.10 Ottomani Proposed by: Elena Dellapiana (Team Leader, Full Professor); Marco Bozzola (Associate Professor) Politecnico di Torino Technical Specifications Name Ottomani Tipology Handmade ceramic and second hand vases Authorship Andrea Salvatori Date or period: 2016 Materials: Ceramic and glass Techniques: Handmade ceramic and assemblage Country/ region: Solarolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Related links: www.salvatoriandrea.it https://www.instagram.com/andrea_salvatori_ceramics/ What about - [AG3_9 Chaleco Xalda Gris](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_9/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.9 Chaleco Xalda Gris Proposed by: José Manuel Uría UriaXait Technical Specifications Name Chaleco Xalda Gris / Grey Xalda Wool Vest Tipology Textile Authorship Irene Trapote Carpintero (Nuedu textile craft project) Date or period: 2026 Materials: 100% Asturian Xalda sheep’s wool from La Flor Cerval, treated without chemicals and left in its natural, - [SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS](https://culturalityproject.eu/scientific-publications/) - [OUTPUTS](https://culturalityproject.eu/outputs/) - [News&events](https://culturalityproject.eu/newsevents/) - News & Events All PostsnewseventsOpinionUniversity of Aveiro #RuralEvent Roundup10 de September, 2026/Read MoreCULTURALITY at the 54th Beltinci Folklore Festival7 de September, 2026/Read MoreUAveiro CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Reminder4 de September, 2026/Read MoreCall for Collaborators: Region Värmland Living Lab31 de July, 2026/Read MoreRegion Värmland CULTURALITY #RuralEvent Roundup20 de July, 2026/Read MoreCall for Sumbissions: CULTURALITY Conference (2027)17 de July, - [Universidad de Oviedo_PARTNER](https://culturalityproject.eu/universidad-de-oviedo_partner/) - Universidad de Oviedo https://www.uniovi.es The University of Oviedo is a Spanish public university, founded posthumously in 1608 by Archbishop Fernando Valdés Salas. Since its origins, it stood out in terms of quality as one of the main higher education centers in the country. It currently has seven campuses located in three different cities in the - [partners](https://culturalityproject.eu/partners/) - Partners Our team CULTURALITY brings together an international network of 13 organizations from 9 different countries with different backgrounds to tackle the current social, cultural, economic, and environmental challenges from rural & remote areas, raise awareness of the possibilities of cultural tourism and promote local communities as agents of change by providing a suitable framework - [St. Andrews_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/st-andrews_partner/) - The University Court of the University of St. Andrews https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first university with a long history of excellent research. The Open Virtual Worlds group within the School of Computer Science is a multidisciplinary group focussed on the application of digital technologies for the preservation and promotion of both - [AG3_8 Tørrfisk fra Lofoten](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_8/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.8 Tørrfisk fra Lofoten Proposed by: Jonas Walsøe (Leader at SKREI Research Center, Museum Nord) MUSEUM NORD Technical Specifications Name Tørrfisk fra Lofoten / Stockfish From Lofoten Tipology Dried northeast Atlantic codfish (Gadus Morhua) Authorship Stockfish From Lofoten (Stockfish Producers) Date or period: c. 1000 AD – Today Materials: Dried Codfish, Fish Flakes Techniques: - [AG3_7_Praznicni_Okraski](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_7/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.7 Praznični Okraski Proposed by: Rok Mrvič (Reseacrher) ZRC SAZU Technical Specifications Name Praznični Okraski / Holiday ornaments Tipology Leatherwork Authorship Klemen Urbanija and Janja Stopinšek (Jaya Life) Date or period: 2023 Materials: Leather blanks, cotton or synthetic thread, natural fiber thread (for the ornament hanger) Techniques: Leather trimming, edge finishing, hole punching, - [AG3_6_Cigua](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_6/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.6 Cigua Proposed by: Carmen Pérez Maestro (Researcher and Project Coordinator) Research center and ecomuseum La Ponte Technical Specifications Name Cigua / Fig Tipology Metalwork / Jewellery Authorship Svetlana Poutilina (Negro Azabache) Date or period: 2024 Materials: Asturian jet, Silver, Leather cord Techniques: Jet carving, Silversmithing Country/ region: Lieres, Asturias, Spain Related links: https://negroazabache.es - [AG3_5_IV36](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_5/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.5 IV36 Wedding Dress Kilt Proposed by: Applied Arts Scotland SCOTLAND Technical Specifications Name IV36 Wedding Dress Kilt Tipology Traditional Kiltmaking Authorship Acme Atelier (Andrea Chappell) Date or period: 2023 Materials: Vintage Spitalfields Silk, Habotai Silk remnant, Vintage wool/silk tweed, cotton-Viscose Jacquard remnant Techniques: Hand stiched Kiltmaking Country/ region: Moray, Scotland Related links: https://www.acmeatelier.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/acme.atelier/https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzEeNyqIKr/https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZbIDTP3mg/ - [AG3_4_MastiPopulare](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_4/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.4 Măști Populare Proposed by: Noemi Anca Ganea (Project Manager) Maramures County Council Technical Specifications Name Măști Populare / Traditional Masks Tipology Decorative item Authorship Vasile Șușca Date or period: Current Materials: Textile remnants left over from tailoring – cloth, furs, fabric scraps Techniques: Leather drawing and cutting, sewing Country/ region: Săcel, Maramures, Romania - [UAveiro_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/uaveiro_partner/) - Universidade de Aveiro https://www.ua.pt University of Aveiro is a young university, founded in 1973, with over 15000 full-time students (graduate and postgraduate). The University has a strong research profile, a unique model of governance (16 Departments, 4 Polytechnic Schools and various training centres), acting as a regional network for education and training promoting strong links - [AG3_3_Svartstick](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_3/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.3 Svartstick Proposed by: Kajsa Stinnerbom (Handicraft consultant) REGION VÄRMLAND Technical Specifications Name Svartstick / Blackwork Tipology Knitted cardigan in wool with a pattern inspired by traditional embroidery Authorship Ulrika Lundgren Date or period: 2023 Materials: Swedish wool Techniques: Machine knitting Country/ region: Sunne, Värmland Sweden Related links: www.lulan.sewww.instagram.com/lulan.kladhantverk/www.facebook.com/lulan.kladhantverk/ What about this artefact? The - [AG3_2_CreciendoEntreDosSoles](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_2/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.2 Creciendo Entre Dos Soles Proposed by: Ángel Antonio Rodríguez Martín (Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher);Lucía Pérez Fernández (PhD Candidate, Management & Coordination assistant at CULTURALITY Project) Universidad de Oviedo Technical Specifications Name Creciendo Entre Dos Soles / Growing Under Two Suns Tipology Ceramics Authorship Charo Cimas Date or period: 2025 Materials: Earthenware, glazes, bronze - [AG3_1_CarteiraDeLinho](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_1/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3.1 Carteira em Linho da AmaCastelões Proposed by: Criastiane Menezes (PhD Researcher in Design) UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO Technical Specifications Name Carteira em linho da AmaCastelões / AmaCastelões Linen Wallet Tipology Utilitarian textile artefact in linen with hand embroidery Authorship Linen produced by the AmaCastelões association. Wallet crafted and embroidered by designer and researcher Cristiane - [AG2_12_Pulmavaip](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_12/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.12 Pulmavaip Proposed by: Ave Matsin (Lecturer in Estonian Native Textiles) University of Tartu Technical Specifications Name Pulmavaip / Wedding carpet Tipology Textiles, carpet, weaving Authorship Christi Kütt Date or period: 2022 Materials: Linen, wool Techniques: Weaving, supplementary weft float brocading technique (naastpõime) and interlocking tapestry weave technique (pindpõime) Country/ region: Viljandi, Estonia Related - [AG2_11_PendientesRamu](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_11/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.11 Pendientes Ramu Proposed by: Olaya Alonso López (Researcher) Espacio Tormaleo Technical Specifications Name Pendientes Ramu / Ramu Earrings Tipology Metalwork / Jewellery Authorship Jewellery: Cristina Fernández (Lalita Estudio)Design / Illustration: Nieves González (Nievesita) Date or period: 2024 Materials: Recycled silver and bronze-finished brass Techniques: Piercing technique Country/ region: Porrúa (Llanes), Asturias, Spain - [AG2_10_GlassFuture](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_10/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.10 Glass Future Lab Proposed by:Elena Dellapiana (Team Leader, Full Professor),Marco Bozzola (Associate Professor) Politecnico di Torino Technical Specifications Name Glass Future Lab Tipology Murano Glass Artefacts Authorship AUT Design Collective, Elia Camboni, Pietro Coda Date or period: 2022 Materials: Glass Techniques: Glass hand blwoing, Digital Manufacturing Country/ region: Venice and Milan, Italy - [Tartu_partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/tartu_partner/) - University of Tartu https://ut.ee Established in 1632, the University of Tartu is Estonia’s largest and oldest university. It is the only classical comprehensive university in Estonia. It has four faculties comprising a total of 32 institutes. The University of Tartu has around 14000 students and about 3500 employees. About half of the employees are academic - [AG2_9_RingoRango](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_9/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.9 Mochila RingoRango Proposed by: José Manuel Uría UriaXait Technical Specifications Name Mochila RingoRango / RingoRango Backpack Tipology Textiles, Clothing and accessories Authorship Llucia Miravalles Date or period: 2020 Materials: Wool and velvet Techniques: Manual textile manufacturing using a sewing machine Country/ region: Asturias, Spain Related links: https://ringorangoshop.com/ What about this artefact? The - [AG2_8_Skarv](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_8/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.8 Skarv Proposed by: Jonas Walsøe (SKREI Research Center Leader) Foundation Museum Nord Technical Specifications Name Skarv / The Cormorant Tipology Statue / figure Authorship Tor-Vegard Mørkved Date or period: 2024 Materials: Steel; Stone; Epoxy glue Techniques: Traditional forging (hot forging by hand and with mechanical hammer); Welding; Brushing and polishing (oil burning - [AG2_7_Opnici](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_7/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.7 Opnici Proposed by: Noemi Anca Ganea (project manager) Maramures County Council - Romania Technical Specifications Name Opinci/traditional leather shoes Tipology Shoes Authorship Gheorghe Roman Date or period: Current Materials: Leather Techniques: Drawing and cutting the leather, shaping it on a wooden mold. Country/ region: Bârsana, Maramures, Romania Related links: https://primaria-birsana.ro/comuna/obiective-turistice/ What about - [AG2_6_La_Carbayeda](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_6/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.6 La Carbayeda Proposed by: Carmen Pérez Maestro (Researcher) Research Center and Ecomuseum La Ponte Technical Specifications Name La Carbayeda (Woven Blanket) Tipology Textile Authorship Paz Mesa – Espacio Textil Rural Date or period: 2024 Materials: Merino wool from Extremadura (Spain) and dye plants: madder and birch leaf. Techniques: Woven on a low-warp - [AG2_5_Erosion_Cup](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_5/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.5 Erosion Cup Proposed by: Applied Arts Scotland Scotland Technical Specifications Name Erosion Cup Tipology Ceramic Vessel Authorship Patricia Shone Date or period: 2023 Materials: Stoneware Techniques: Ceramic vessel hand formed by texturing and stretching a solid lump of stoneware clay allowing the natural textures of the material to develop. The deep charcoal - [POLITO_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/polito_partner/) - Politecnico di Torino https://www.polito.it Politecnico di Torino was founded in 1906 and has its roots in the Technical School for Engineers created in 1859. It is internationally ranked among the most important universities in Europe for engineering and architecture studies, with 39,700 students (out of which 20% are international students coming from more than 100 different countries). Politecnico - [AG2_4_Otiraca](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_4_otiraca/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.4 Otirača Proposed by: Manca Filak ZRC SAZU - Slovenia Technical Specifications Name Otirača / Linen cloth with embroidery Tipology Embroidery Authorship Rozalija Strojan Date or period: 2005 Materials: Linen cloth, cotton thread Techniques: Counted thread embroidery with cross stitches Country/ region: Central Slovenia Related links: https://www.centerduo.eu/en/masters-of-crafts/rozalija-strojan/http://www.nesnovnadediscina.si/en/register-of-intangible-cultural-heritage/counted-thread-embroidery What about this artefact? Embroidery by - [AG1_Tilled Land Coat](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag1_tilled-land-coat/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #1 Tilled Land Coat Proposed by: Maria Neo (PhD Researcher in Design) Universidade de Aveiro - PORTUGAL Technical Specifications Name Casaco Terra Lavrada / Tilled Land Coat Tipology Coat Authorship Designed by Helena Cardoso handcrafted by artisans of Capuchinhas group Date or period: 90’s (20th century) Materials: Brown and Black Burel (Portuguese Woolen Felt) - [AG2_3_Maj](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_3_maj/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.3 Maj Region Värmland - SWEDEN Technical Specifications Name Maj, plate Tipology Plate with flower motif Authorship Kristine Thenman Date or period: 2025 Materials: Earthenware clay, coloured slip and glaze Techniques: Slab technique with sgraffito, fired to 1090 degree celsius Country/ region: Arvika municipality, Värmland Sweden Related links: https://kristinethenman.se/Kristine Thenman instagram What about - [AG2_2_Cucharillas](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_2_cucharillas/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.2 Cucharillas para café y mermelada inspiradas en la naturaleza Proposed by:Lucía Pérez Fernández (PhD Candidate, Management & Coordination at CULTURALITY Project)Santiago Rodriguez Pérez(Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher & Fieldwork lead at CULTURALITY Project) Universidad de Oviedo - SPAIN Technical Specifications Name Cucharillas para café y mermelada inspiradas en la naturaleza/Nature-inspired jam and coffee spoons - [zrc-sazu_partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/zrc-sazu_partner/) - Scientific Research Center of Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts https://www.zrc-sazu.si The Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAZU) was established in 1981. It has become the leading research institute in Slovenia for the humanities, social sciences, and selected disciplines of the natural sciences. It is composed of eighteen institutes - [AG2_1_Jardim_Negro](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_1_jardim_negro/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2.1 Jardim Negro Proposed by: Cristiane Schifelbein de Menezes (PhD Researcher in Design) Universidade de Aveiro - PORTUGAL Technical Specifications Name Jardim Negro / Black Garden Tipology flower pots / decorative items Authorship Daniela Caraman Date or period: July 2024 Materials: Barro Negro de Molelos (Black Clay of Molelos) Techniques: Pottery; use of - [AG13_Ancient Apron](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag13_ancient-apron/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #13 Põline põlleline Proposed by: Kristi Jõeste (lecturer in Estonian native textiles) University of Tartu - ESTONIA Technical Specifications Name Põline põlleline/ Ancient Apron Tipology Weaving, clothes, apron Authorship Astri Kaljus Date or period: Reconstruction was made in 2024.The remains of the original apron, dating back to the 12-13th century, were found during - [AG12_Tachadeira](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag12_tachadeira/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #12 Tachadeira [Artesanía Cunqueira] Proposed by: Jorge Pérez (cofounder and main promoter at Espacio Tormaleo) Espacio Tormaleo - SPAIN Technical Specifications Name Tachadeira (in asturianu -local dialect-, also known as Trilladeira in neighboring regions or Tajadera in Spanish) / Wooden bowl called Tachadeira (no English translation) Tipology Tableware / Woodcraft Authorship Víctor García - [Espacio Tormaleo S.L.​_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/espacio-tormaleo-s-l-_partner/) - Espacio Tormaleo S.L.​ https://espaciotormaleo.es Espacio Tormaleo is an SME developing a singular recovery and revitalisation project in the Tormaleo area within Ibias municipality, a rural and remote area located in the southwest territory of Asturias region (Spain). Although the whole area is of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by the Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña e Ibias - [Maramures_partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/maramures_partner/) - Consiliul Judetean Maramures https://www.cjmaramures.ro Maramureș County Council is a county level public administration authority. Administratively speaking, the territory of Romania is divided into 42 counties, including the capital city – Bucharest. The role of Maramureș County Council is to coordinate the activity of the 76 local councils of Maramureș County (2 municipalities, 11 towns and - [Region Värmland_Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/region-varmland_partner/) - Region Värmland https://regionvarmland.se Region Värmland is one of Sweden’s 21 regions and as an organization holds responsibility for all the county of Värmland’s publicly funded regional development, health care, culture, public education, and public transport. Region Värmland works to contribute to Värmland’s development and attractiveness. About 250 000 people live in Värmland. The cultural department - [Uriaxait S. L._Partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/uriaxait-s-l-_partner/) - Uriaxait S. L. https://www.uriaxait.es/ o Uriaxait S. L. is a young technology company dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence techniques for the development of products and services in the fields of cultural heritage, tourism and sports. The company specializes in the use of natural language processing techniques and sentiment analysis in heritage, tourism and - [Museum Nord_partner](https://culturalityproject.eu/museum-nord_partner/) - Foundation Museum Nord https://www.museumnord.no Museum Nord is a non-profit, government-supported organisation within the national museum network, operating 21 different museums in northern Nordland.Museum Nord contributes to the collection and documentation of historic sites and objects, carrying out research, and disseminating and promoting the cultural and natural history of Ofoten, Vesterålen and Lofoten. In this context - [AG11_Scarpetti ](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag11_scarpetti/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #11 Scarpetti, i scarpets de Cjargne Proposed by: Marco Bozzola (Associate Professor)Elena Dellapiana (Team Leader, Full Professor)Claudio Germak (Full Professor) Politecnico di Torino - ITALY Technical Specifications Name Scarpetti, i scarpets de Cjargne Tipology Footwear Authorship Unknown Date or period: Unknown Materials: Cotton velvet, waste or recycled fabrics in natural fibres, hemp yarn, - [AG10_Escanciador](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag10_escanciador/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #10 Escanciador Proposed by: José Manuel Uría URIAXAIT S. L. - SPAIN Technical Specifications Name Escanciador/ Pourer Tipology Bronze figure Authorship Design by Fernándo Rodríguez Date or period: 2000’s Materials: Bronze, other materials for the treatment of parts Techniques: This piece uses modern boiler-making techniques from Asturias metalworking workshops to create artisanal art. - [AG_Gansey Style](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag_gansey-style/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #9 ‘Gansey Style’ Woollen Blanket Proposed by: Dr Catherine Anne Cassidy (research fellow) University of St Andrews - SCOTLAND Technical Specifications Name ‘Gansey Style’ Woollen Blanket Tipology Blanket Authorship Timespan Knitting Group, Timespan Heritage & Arts Society Date or period: 2005-06 Materials: Wool Techniques: Scottish traditional hand-knitting methods and patterns Country/ region: Helmsdale, - [AG8_The Green Skirt](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag8_the-green-skirt/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #8 Den Grønne Stakken Proposed by: Jonas Walsøe leader SKREI Research Center Foundation Museum Nord - Norway Technical Specifications Name Den Grønne Stakken / The Green Skirt Tipology Skirt/Dress Authorship Unknown * Date or period: c. 1770-1790 ** Materials: Various fabrics, various threads, beeswax *** Techniques: Various **** Country/ region: Coastal Norwegian pattern, - [AG7_Lace doily](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag7_lace-doily/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #7 Čipkasti prtiček Proposed by: Katarina Šrimpf Vendramin and Saša Poljak Istenič ZRC SAZU - Slovenia Technical Specifications Name Čipkasti prtiček/ Lace doily Tipology Bobbin lace Authorship Design by Cvetke Žiri Lacemaking Society Date or period: 2023 Materials: Linen thread Techniques: Bobbin lacemaking Country/ region: Žiri, Gorenjska region, Slovenia Related links: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/bobbin-lacemaking-in-slovenia-01378https://slovenia.si/art-and-cultural-heritage/slovenian-lace-weaving-ties-between-peoplehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjYtxBLocTUhttps://www.ziri.si/vsebina/klekljarstvo What - [AG6_EDRA in pink](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag6_edra-in-pink/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #6 EDRA in pink Proposed by: Carmen Pérez Maestro (researcher) Research center and ecomuseum La Ponte - Spain Technical Specifications Name EDRA in pink Tipology Ceramics Authorship Design and craftsmanship by Natalia Suárez / Woodic Date or period: 2022 Materials: Low temperature white earthenware and colored slip Techniques: Digital design and mold generation after - [AG5_YB8](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag5_yb8/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #5 YB8 Proposed by: Applied Arts Scotland SCOTLAND Technical Specifications Name YB8 Tipology Furniture Authorship Yellow Broom Date or period: 2024 Materials: Scottish Ash, copper and silk braided flex Techniques: Traditional steam bending and contemporary construction methods Country/ region: Cairngorms National Park. Highlands. Scotland. Related links: https://www.capuchinhas.pthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQ4SlghZFc What about this artefact? This artefact - [AG4_Traditional_costumeMaramures](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag4_traditional_costumemaramures/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #4 Traditional women costume from Maramureș Proposed by: Roxana-Talida Roman (assistant manager and PR officer) Maramures County Council - ROMANIA Technical Specifications Name Port popular (femei)/ Traditional women costume Tipology Women clothing Authorship Designed by Domnica & Maria Stan Date or period: 1960-1980 Materials: Wool, cotton, hemp, metallic embroidery thread, embroidery net, beads - [AG2_Lampara_Oricia ](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag2_lampara_oricia/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #2 Lámpara Oricia Proposed by: Llara Fuente Corripio (PhD Researcher in Art History) Universidad de Oviedo - SPAIN Technical Specifications Name Lámpara Oricia / Burr Lamp Tipology Furniture Authorship Design and handcrafted by Manuel from ArBio_Art (Laboratorio Biomimético) Date or period: 2024 Materials: Chestnut shell, natural binders, metal, cotton Techniques: Modeling, sanding Country/ region: - [about](https://culturalityproject.eu/about/) - About The main objective of CULTURALITY project is to contribute to the promotion and boosting of rural & remote areas through cultural tourism activities by considering their endogenous potential and studying their rich cultural heritage in the search for new business models that can support job creation, exploiting the potential of these territories through the - [AG3_Skäktefallsstrålar](https://culturalityproject.eu/ag3_skaktefallsstralar/) - ARTEFACT GALLERY #3 Skäktefallsstrålar Proposed by: Sara Olsson (developer of handicrafts/public servant) Region Värmland - SWEDEN Technical Specifications Name Skäktefallsstrålar / Rays of scutching tow Tipology Necklace Authorship Therese Henner Date or period: June 2020 Materials: 100% linen yarn in warp and weft Techniques: Handwoven in weft-faced rep with picked patterning, shading in like-sided rölakan technique, - [Newsletter](https://culturalityproject.eu/newsletter/) - NEWSLETTER First name Email I accept the privacy policy - [Privacy Policy](https://culturalityproject.eu/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Last updated: July 17, 2024 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. 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