VERA Platform_2272 Miguel Prieto Conde "" Sofía Gonzalez Sandoval Spanish Artisan University of St Andrews VERA Platform "" "Traditional woodwork in Asturias has been fundamental to the development of everyday life. Wood has been used in:\n- Traditional construction: granaries such as h\u00f3rreos and paneras. Elements of a h\u00f3rreo include pegoyos, muela, colondras, viguetes, tiyeres, tentemozos, aguilones, tornos and pontones.\n- Asturian furniture and household items: esca\u00f1u (bench), tayuelu (small stool), arca (chest), masera (dough trough), espetera (plate rack), vasar (shelf unit), alacena (cupboard) and truviecu (log seat). Also common joinery techniques in furniture, decorative carving, and other utensils such as zapicas, xarres (jugs), bowls, chopping boards, desca and salpimenteru (salt and pepper container).\n- Musical instruments: gaita (bagpipe), castanets, pitos (whistles), chiflu (flute), gaita rabil, rabel and bandurria. \n- Wooden footwear: the madre\u00f1a. Made from a single piece of wood and designed to protect the feet from cold, snow and mud in rural areas. They are characterised by having three pegs (\u201ctarugos\u201d) on the sole, which raise the foot off the ground." Intangable Heritage "A manual granite sharpening wheel is a traditional tool used to sharpen and maintain the cutting edge of tools through a simple mechanical system. It consists of a circular granite disc mounted on an axle, supported by an iron frame with a hand crank to rotate the wheel. The entire mechanism is currently fixed to a rectangular concrete base, providing stability during use." Movable Heritage "The object is an antique hand plane used in carpentry, made primarily of wood with a metal blade. It has a long, flat wooden base that slides over the surface, with a slanted blade projecting from the centre that is responsible for cutting thin layers of wood. The blade is secured by a wooden wedge that holds it in place, and at the rear, there is an ergonomically shaped wooden handle designed for gripping and applying pressure. It is a simply designed, functional tool typical of traditional woodworking, used to smooth, level, or adjust pieces of wood by removing thin shavings as it is pushed across the surface." Movable Heritage "It is a forged and hammered iron piece consisting of a large central blade and lateral extensions that form the handles, which are covered with wooden grips to make it easier to hold and use." Movable Heritage "Two gouges: manual tools used to carve and shape wood. They consist of a curved steel blade, one U-shaped and the other V-shaped, which allows for making concave cuts, grooves, and decorative details. They are fitted with an ergonomic wooden handle, making them easier to hold and control during use." Movable Heritage "It is composed of a metal head that includes a sharp cutting edge, and a wooden handle designed to provide a firm grip and absorb part of the impact during use. The wooden handle is pyrographed with the artisan\u2019s logo, and in the central part of the handle the name of the brand, Tayu." Movable Heritage "A set of wooden spatulas for cooking. They are made from lightweight, durable wood, are suitable for contact with food, and are gentle on surfaces. They have an elongated shape with a flat end. The ends of the handle come in various forms: curved, straight, carved in a helical shape, and spoon-shaped." Movable Heritage "A set of pieces made from cherry wood with different functions and shapes. Disc-shaped pendants, disc-shaped earrings, a key ring, and an incense holder." Movable Heritage "It is made primarily of bamboo, with an elongated design. The main body is a section of bamboo that retains its characteristic nodes. At one end is the mouthpiece, which is narrower, while at the other end, there is a bowl. The bowl is connected to the body by a small curved metal tube, allowing the smoke to pass through. It also features a decorative glass bead." Movable Heritage "" Carmen Pérez Maestro Image "" Carmen Pérez Maestro Image "" Carmen Pérez Maestro Image 43.3076249 -5.86046299000000