The Pano textiles made in Cape Verde from locally grown cotton used to be hugely popular throughout Upper Guinea. They were even exported at times to Brazil and other parts of Africa.

I propose to analyse the way in which the pánu di téra shapes the history of Cape Verde. The pánu di téra is a cotton fabric that began to be produced in the archipelago in the mid-fifteenth century, the …

The ‘Octagram’ research project will continue to identify and catalogue the patterns and designs of historic Cabo Verdean textiles for the purpose of their proper preservation and revival.

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Sep 10, 2019 · The surviving cloth is known as Pano di teara which translates to ‘cloth of the earth’ in Cape Verdean Creole and has been claimed as a major symbol of national Identity especially in …

read. Traditionally, the predominant colours are indigo blue and white. This fabric has shaped the history of Cape Verde, especially during the period from the 15th.

Women carried a pano d’obra with characteristic geometrical patterns fastened to their hip or shoulder.

Ever wondered about the story behind the colorful, handcrafted fabrics that Cape Verde is famous for? Meet Pano di Terra—a vibrant symbol of Cape Verdean culture and pride!

Pano di Terra have been documented since the 15th century and feature beautiful, geometric motifs, passed down through generations. In this talk, Barbara will share actual examples of this cloth, as …

Aug 1, 2025 · Designing national identity through cloth: the pánu di téra of Cape Verde Ana Maria Garcia Nolasco da Silva Member of the Research Unit in Design and Pano die terra (creole:: pánu di …