BOUMERDES - Basketry, known as 'Dum' designation (palmetto its scientific name) in Dellys seems, in recent years, reborn from the ashes, in this city whose entire families are known to work in that occupation secular, usually passed down from father to son.
A tower in the town of Dellys proves if necessary, the interests of local people for the work of 'Dum', whose products achalandent number of traditional high street shops.
'Essaafa' (basket with 2 handles), 'T'bek' (basket) 'M'dhel' (kind of big Mexican hat worn by peasants in summer), 'K 'El maim Kherfane' ',' 'Chwara' or 'Senadj' (sort of baskets for preserving grapes and dried figs), prayer mats and ornamental ropes up the bulk traditional products made for ages, for families Dellys specialized in this traditional art.
Despite its role as the main source of livelihood for the artisans practicing the work of 'Dum' is part of the artistic activities 'hardest to practice', according to number of craftsmen weavers, who nevertheless welcomed practice a 'clean and in harmony with the environment' specialty '.
And because the 'Dum' is a product of nature belonging to the family of dwarf palms. The Doum (Chamaerops humilis) is a plant that grows in the form of clumps of shrubs twenty cm. It grows particularly in mountainous areas and along the coast.
The 90s: a period lasts for basketry
The 90s, the peak period of terrorism, were the most fatal to the craft, which grazed the outright disappearance, ensured weavers to APS.
'Insecurity has dealt a fatal blow to the baskets, because we encountered enormous difficulties in providing us the' Dum ', which grew in the surrounding forests Dellys', deplored these artisans.
For the survival of this ancient craft, local artisans have the pick this raw material in provinces of western coast of the country, where the micro-climate is very conducive to the growth of this plant, it is reported.
The family Laadjali Hamid, the archetype of the artisans who love the art is a legacy
Laadjali Hamid (45) is part of this generation of artisans Dellys, whose love of the profession is a 'legacy of old sixties'. Laadjali the family is one of the oldest families of weavers in the province, for which the work of 'Dum' is the main source of income. But she is best known for his 'claw' recognizable quality and finesse of his work where creativity is always appreciated, making its strong products so popular across the province of Boumerdes, as in other regions.
'This job, bequeathed from father to son for already more than half a century, is now exercised by my elderly mother and my wife, not to mention my 5 sisters, who know all the business like the back of fingers', observed, not without some pride, M Laadjali.
This means that this business still has a bright future ahead of him, especially as each sister is marrying a point to instill in their offspring and all those close to her in-laws .
Basket weaving, a craft or work of winter has passed in summer
By the specificity of their raw materials, basketry are made in winter, at the family home. And it is to the beginning of the summer that the creations of Laadjali family, consisting primarily of baskets, mats, baskets, hats and other, are directly passed at the small store (also family) for the benefit of tourists who not lacking in such a season, to attend this small coastal town, known for its Casbah millennium.
Laadjali the family is known, nationally, for his basket 'Tizeguouine'. The famous hajj Mhamed El Anka came every year in Dellys 'specially to acquire' said Mr. Laadjali.
The hat in 'Dum', worn by local farmers for its strength and protection from sunlight is another specialty of Dellys, also known for its beautiful baskets for a variety of purposes, including the presentation of the bread, cakes and fruit ...
The Laadjali family excels also in the manufacture of carpets Doum, in different forms, and usually used in prayer, interior decoration and even for car seats. Kinds of brooms, made up by the same family for generations, are used for scanning and cleaning of rough land and gardens in particular.
Currently, the vow of Laadjali is to extend the scope of its sales to the southern provinces of the country ', or demand, he said,' very important 'product basketry, considered very suitable warm climate of these regions.
Source APS of 25 February 2013
A tower in the town of Dellys proves if necessary, the interests of local people for the work of 'Dum', whose products achalandent number of traditional high street shops.
'Essaafa' (basket with 2 handles), 'T'bek' (basket) 'M'dhel' (kind of big Mexican hat worn by peasants in summer), 'K 'El maim Kherfane' ',' 'Chwara' or 'Senadj' (sort of baskets for preserving grapes and dried figs), prayer mats and ornamental ropes up the bulk traditional products made for ages, for families Dellys specialized in this traditional art.
Despite its role as the main source of livelihood for the artisans practicing the work of 'Dum' is part of the artistic activities 'hardest to practice', according to number of craftsmen weavers, who nevertheless welcomed practice a 'clean and in harmony with the environment' specialty '.
And because the 'Dum' is a product of nature belonging to the family of dwarf palms. The Doum (Chamaerops humilis) is a plant that grows in the form of clumps of shrubs twenty cm. It grows particularly in mountainous areas and along the coast.
The 90s: a period lasts for basketry
The 90s, the peak period of terrorism, were the most fatal to the craft, which grazed the outright disappearance, ensured weavers to APS.
'Insecurity has dealt a fatal blow to the baskets, because we encountered enormous difficulties in providing us the' Dum ', which grew in the surrounding forests Dellys', deplored these artisans.
For the survival of this ancient craft, local artisans have the pick this raw material in provinces of western coast of the country, where the micro-climate is very conducive to the growth of this plant, it is reported.
The family Laadjali Hamid, the archetype of the artisans who love the art is a legacy
Laadjali Hamid (45) is part of this generation of artisans Dellys, whose love of the profession is a 'legacy of old sixties'. Laadjali the family is one of the oldest families of weavers in the province, for which the work of 'Dum' is the main source of income. But she is best known for his 'claw' recognizable quality and finesse of his work where creativity is always appreciated, making its strong products so popular across the province of Boumerdes, as in other regions.
'This job, bequeathed from father to son for already more than half a century, is now exercised by my elderly mother and my wife, not to mention my 5 sisters, who know all the business like the back of fingers', observed, not without some pride, M Laadjali.
This means that this business still has a bright future ahead of him, especially as each sister is marrying a point to instill in their offspring and all those close to her in-laws .
Basket weaving, a craft or work of winter has passed in summer
By the specificity of their raw materials, basketry are made in winter, at the family home. And it is to the beginning of the summer that the creations of Laadjali family, consisting primarily of baskets, mats, baskets, hats and other, are directly passed at the small store (also family) for the benefit of tourists who not lacking in such a season, to attend this small coastal town, known for its Casbah millennium.
Laadjali the family is known, nationally, for his basket 'Tizeguouine'. The famous hajj Mhamed El Anka came every year in Dellys 'specially to acquire' said Mr. Laadjali.
The hat in 'Dum', worn by local farmers for its strength and protection from sunlight is another specialty of Dellys, also known for its beautiful baskets for a variety of purposes, including the presentation of the bread, cakes and fruit ...
The Laadjali family excels also in the manufacture of carpets Doum, in different forms, and usually used in prayer, interior decoration and even for car seats. Kinds of brooms, made up by the same family for generations, are used for scanning and cleaning of rough land and gardens in particular.
Currently, the vow of Laadjali is to extend the scope of its sales to the southern provinces of the country ', or demand, he said,' very important 'product basketry, considered very suitable warm climate of these regions.
Source APS of 25 February 2013
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