WOODCRAFTS, TARACEA

 Taracea is traditional marquetry and is typical of the Spanish city of Granada. This technique, in which different kinds of materials are inlaid in wood in intricate patterns, dates from the XIV and XV centuries when it was used in making furniture and other objects in the Palace of the Alhambra.

Taracea desings are inspirated in the wall and ceiling decorations of the Alhambra. Materials used include wood such as mahogany, ebony, rosewood, walnut, as well as bone and metal.

 

Pieces of the different materials are inlaid into a wooden surface, covering it completely. This is then polished. In times gone by, the surface was lacquered, but nowadays, taracea is finished in poliester for greater protection and durability.

 

Laguna Taracea
Calle Real de la Alhambra s/n
Recinto Alhambra
Tel: 958229019
www.laguna-taracea.com

 

Artesanía del Arbol
TC/ Antequeruela Alta 1 (junto Hotel Palace)
Tel: 958223833//619238165

Artesanía Beas
C/ Santa Rosalía 20
Tel: 958120034
www.taraceagranadina.com