Job: llengue-stealer
- Who: family workshop in Lloseta, opened in 1896. It is directed by Catalina Crespí Morell (at the helm since 1996, named honorary master craftsman by the Consell de Mallorca) with her son Biel Riera, fourth generation.
- Where: C/ Major 50, Lloseta. You can see part of the production and a loom from the early 19th century. XX.
- What it does: ikat ("filled fabrics") by the meter, tablecloths, covers. The house directory speaks of 70% recycled cotton and 30% raw linen.
- Singular: commitment to recycled fiber; institutional recognition for the teacher.
- Web: riera.com (online store, according to directory).
- Do you update the tradition? The recycled material is an upgrade in itself. Collaborations with designers: not verified.
For the project
Collaboration with sustainable angle (recycled cotton + linen): joint piece with circular material. Interview/portrait of Catalina Crespí for the atlas; Possible open workshop in Lloseta.
Frequently asked questions
What is Teixits Riera?
Job: llengue-stealer
Sources
- mallorcadiario.com/teixits-riera
- mallorca.com/en/directory/business/teixits-riera-lloseta-78cwn5p4
- homofaber.com/es/discover/teixits-riera-weaving-spain
Working text from the Disseny Indígena knowledge base, machine-translated from Spanish.