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June 27, 2013

Poetry and embroidery

Olá! Portugal is not only a country of embroiderers... It is also well known for being a country of poets... And I believe that embroidery and poetry make a unique combination...

This week I leave you with my stitches, using a pattern from agulha não pica inspired by Viana do Castelo Regional embroidery - a beautiful flower known as "japoneira", and the words (in Portuguese) of Fernando Pessoa - one of the most famous Portuguese poets.

In Portuguese the words sound very popular and sweet. In English it does not sound so beautiful, it is very difficult to translate such graceful words...

I dedicate it to each you...

De regresso com novidades... Coming back
Japoneira, my photo
 
Tome lá, minha menina,  
O ramalhete que fiz. 
Cada flor é pequenina, 
Mas tudo junto é feliz. 
                  Fernando Pessoa

Take it, my little girl, 
This bouquet I made.  
Each flower is tiny, 
But joyful when together. 
                  Fernando Pessoa

5 comments:

  1. beckysewsJune 27, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Sweet - thank you!

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  2. Ana BatistaJune 27, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Tenho sido uma seguidora silenciosa, mas hoje não posso deixar de comentar este delicioso post, Gabi :) Souberam bem as palavras e o bordado...bom esse relembra as nossas raízes :) obrigado!

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  3. GabiJune 27, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    E a mim souberam-me a ginjas :) as suas palavras, Ana! Obrigada, por ser leitora assídua e por ter saído do silêncio :)

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  4. Paula MarcondesJune 27, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Lindo mesmo!

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  5. gotapparelJune 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    You have given me a great and really a creative idea,Imust say.This is really great work.

    http://www.apparelnbags.com/custom-embroidery.aspx

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