The 'Vitrina de Antropología (In)visible' series presents 'Creadoras de lo cotidiano: Vestirse para el frío en Sápmi.' This unique cultural exhibition explores the Saami people's concept of 'duodji,' which encompasses the everyday objects crucial for their nomadic life across the Arctic regions. Discover how Saami women historically crafted essential clothing and footwear, allowing their communities to thrive in challenging climates while expressing a deep sense of indigenous identity through their attire.
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This exhibition, part of the 'Vitrina de Antropología (In)visible' series, focuses on the Saami people's concept of 'duodji,' encompassing everyday objects essential for their nomadic life in Sápmi. It highlights how Saami women, in particular, crafted the clothing and footwear necessary to adapt to the harsh climate, expressing identity through their attire.
The 'Vitrina de Antropología (In)visible' presents 'Creadoras de lo cotidiano: Vestirse para el frío en Sápmi,' an exhibition dedicated to the Saami people's concept of 'duodji.' This term encompasses everyday objects vital for their nomadic existence across the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula. 'Duodji' transcends the Western distinction between art and craft, integrating practical, aesthetic, environmental, identity, and spiritual values. The exhibition details how this practice has evolved, with contemporary creations by skilled artisans and its influence on modern Saami art. Historically, while both men and women practiced duodji, women were primarily responsible for creating the clothing and footwear that enabled the Saami to adapt to Sápmi's challenging climate and sustain activities like reindeer herding. These garments also served as significant expressions of Saami identity. The exhibition invites visitors to connect with this resilient culture, particularly as winter descends and echoes of its material and cultural universe appear in modern global narratives.
Entry is included with the general admission ticket to the permanent exhibition.
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