Paulo grew up watching his father, a fisherman, work with bamboo canes, ropes and seagull feathers to make fishing equipment. After his father's death, Paulo decided to transform the seagull feathers into a form of tribute, creating pieces that tell the story of a family connected to the sea. The activity became a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
The article takes place in Praia de Mira, a Portuguese coastal town known for its connection to fishing activity. Paulo followed in his father's footsteps and learned traditional working techniques with natural materials, keeping alive an art that characterizes this fishing community. The seagull feathers, collected in the coastal area, are crafted by hand to create these utensils.
Paulo's tribute to his father goes beyond a simple remembrance, representing the preservation of a cultural heritage and a way of life that is slowly disappearing with the modernization of fishing activity. Through his work, Paulo manages to keep his father's memory alive and introduce younger generations to the history and traditions of this fishing family.
