Wooden plate

Wooden plate

Wooden plate with a raised centre, like a small cutting board. Tachadeira (in asturianu -local dialect-, also known as Trilladeira in neighboring regions or Tajadera in Spanish) / Wooden bowl called Tachadeira (no English translation)

1195

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2021

iain

Asturian,Spanish

Physical Object

587

Tachadeira

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

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Wood, birch

Cultural

woodwork

Chainsaw, axe, pedal lathe, gouges, and sandpaper

El Bao (Il Bau) and Sisterna (Astierna) in Ibias; El Corralín (El Curralín) and Tablado (Trabáu) in Degaña (Asturias, Spain)

Local wood: Parque Natural de Cangas del Narcea, Ibias y Degaña

Pedal lathe. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to make the piece, in addition to the time required for felling and drying

The "Tachadeira" is a beautifully handcrafted wooden piece made with an ancient foot-powered lathe, a technique passed down through generations in the Cunqueiros region, between Ibias and Degaña. The name "Tachadeira" comes from "tachada," meaning a slice of meat, as it was originally used for slicing. This practical item features a wooden block in the centre, serving as a cutting board for cured meats, cheeses, or vegetables, and can also be used to serve food. Besides its unique crafting process, the Tachadeira carries the history of a culture focused on making household items, including bowls, as part of a set called "tixela." This is why the people who practiced this craft in the villages of Trabau, Il Curralín, Il Bao, and Astierna were known as "tixileiros" or "cunqueiros".

For sale

It is one of the most famous, well-known, and interesting pieces of Cunqueiro craftsmanship and is part of the tixela.

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