In Madeira, the volcanic landscape and Madeira embroidery tell the same story of identity. While basalt reveals the geological forces that shaped the island, embroidery preserves a craft that, for generations, has sustained families and strengthened communities. More than two distinct forms of cultural heritage, they were born from the same land and have become symbols of belonging, memory, and Madeiran identity.
Building on this dialogue, Nini Andrade Silva has created the “Pedra que Fala” collection, which explores the dialogue between permanence and delicacy. Basalt and embroidery are no longer merely materials and techniques; they become complementary expressions of the island, where the natural landscape and human craftsmanship tell a single story.
Based on the research conducted by Olivah, the designer was invited to reinterpret these two elements of cultural heritage through a contemporary lens. Basalt, supplied and processed by Ecobasalto, is combined with Madeira embroidery produced by Bordal, in a process that brought together industry, craftsmanship, and design to give shape to a new interpretation of Madeira’s identity.
More than just a collection of objects, this dialogue brings basalt and Madeira embroidery together as a contemporary expression of the island’s memory, landscape, and identity.
A creation promoted by ASSIMAGRA, with funding from the PRR under the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Green Agenda.
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