Enfia o Barrete

Regional Ear Cap

Name: Regional Ear Cap
Brand: Ra-Ro
SKU: 05PT09EBA0001
Price: 66.20 EUR
Availability: InStock

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RARE

What is the Ra-Ro Index?

How warm it is. And rather charming, too. The villain's cap, or ear cap, has a bobble on top and side flaps that protect the ears. Because in the fields, even in Madeira, it also got cold.

Regular price 66,20 €

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Regional Ear Cap - Brown

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Villain or Ears - that's what the cap is called.

Today it is a symbol of tradition and an icon of Madeiran craft, still worn at festivals and in folklore, but it was once an essential garment for men working the fields.

It is dense and hard-wearing, made in natural colours of sheep's wool, white and dark brown. Its side flaps are detachable, and the bobble on top gives it its charm, its touch of playfulness.

The ear cap has always been handmade. The wool was spun on spindles and then knitted with five double-pointed needles, in the round, without seams. Just as Isabel da Eira, a collaborator of the Enfia o Barrete Collective, does with the knowledge and skill that time has taught her.

The Enfia o Barrete collective project was created in 2021 by Irina Andrusko and Luz Ornelas, for the research and appreciation of Madeiran wool and the preservation of the traditional ear cap. So that the tradition does not fall asleep.

Frequently asked questions

What is this piece?

Madeiran earflap hat in sheep's wool, hand-knitted with five needles, seamless. Removable flaps and pompom. By the Enfia o Barrete collective.

Which region is it from?

It comes from Madeira, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.

Who makes this piece?

It is made by Enfia o Barrete, in Funchal, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.

What technique is used?

This piece is made using the Tricot technique.

Are all pieces identical?

As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.

How do returns work?

You have 14 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

Height > 26 cm x 30 cm (unfolded ear flaps)

Diameter > 22 cm

Weight > 260 gr

MEET THE MAKER

ENFIA O BARRETE, JUST AS TRADITION DEMANDS

The Enfia o Barrete collective has no intention of fooling anyone. It is dedicated to preserving Madeira's ear cap and to valuing the sheep's wool and natural fibres of the island, so that this beautiful tradition does not fall asleep.

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