Identidade cultural de Lago do Carro - PE através do trabalho feminino na produção de tapetes artesanais

Abstract

This Final Course Work (TCC) aims to explore the cultural identity of the municipality of Lagoa do Carro, Pernambuco, with a focus on tapestry and the role of women tapestry makers in the formation and preservation of this identity. The research addresses the history of the Association of Tapestry Makers of Lagoa do Carro (ASTALC), officially founded in 1989, and how this organization has been central to the promotion and appreciation of tapestry as a cultural and economic expression. Through qualitative methods, such as interviews and documentary research, the study seeks to understand how the artisanal practices and narratives of women tapestry makers contribute to the collective identity of Lagoa do Carro. Thus, the work addresses the history of the municipality and its symbols, such as the needle on the coat of arms; the creation of ASTALC and the challenges faced to make the municipality known as Terra do Carpet; and the pride of artisans, highlighting crafts as a link between people, places and culture.