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Man of Iron
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Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.With a fixed stare and a small mouth, this Blacksmith seems astonished. Perhaps because he represents everyday life and the traditional Portuguese crafts that are already almost on the verge of extinction.
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We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil. You have 30 days to return the piece free of charge. Payment is secure and encrypted.
Traditional crafts
Man of Iron
A tribute to traditional trades and craftspeople, in carved cork.
Story of the piece
Man of Iron
A tribute to traditional trades and craftsmen
A long torso and long arms to handle the hammer and anvil. Bright red attire, to catch the eye and celebrate life. Porfírio Mendes's Blacksmith, in carved and painted cork, breathes elegance. It draws attention.
In a piece that recreates a complete scene from the life of an ironworker, Porfírio Mendes wants to tell us a story. To stop time.
Perhaps it is a call to collective memory. To the cultural awareness and resilience of trades and craftsmen. Made with the simplicity of someone who knows their worth.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Cork since2013
In 2013 Porfírio discovered cork as his raw material.
Born in1967
Porfírio Mendes was born in Barcelos in 1967.
See the piece
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Detail
The work scene
Long arms over the workpiece.
- 1Red outfitBright red, with a white band.
- 2ToolA dark tool in one hand.
- 3IronworkThe dark piece where the work happens.
Overview
The blacksmith
A complete scene on a rustic base.
- 1HatA black hat on top.
- 2OutfitBright red to catch the eye.
- 3WorkshopThe objects of the work scene.
- 4BaseThe whole scene stands on a rustic base.
Meet the Producer
A DEVIL CARVED WITH SOUL
Porfírio Mendes, a folk sculptor from Barcelos, crafts these pieces with a blend of cork, love and mischievous wit. Without formal artistic training, he discovered in cork the ideal material for his irreverent and humorous creations, which pay tribute to the region's rural culture.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
A blacksmith in carved, painted cork by Porfírio Mendes, in the Minho. Red attire, hammer and anvil, in tribute to traditional trades.
Which region does it come from?
It comes from the Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is connected to its origin and to the land where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Porfírio Mendes, the maker Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the cork craft technique known as Cortiçaria.
Are all the pieces identical?
As a handcrafted piece, it may vary slightly from one example to the next. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.
How do returns work?
You have 30 days to return it free of charge.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
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