Description
De la familia de las cucurbitáceas y de nombre científico Lagenaria siceraria, la calabaza es una fruta parecida a la calabaza. Tradicionalmente se seca y se ahueca. De un gusano vibrante, el material acabado se vuelve marrón claro u oscuro según la técnica de secado. Ligera e impermeable, se utiliza tradicionalmente para transportar líquidos o hacer cuencos (kwi). Apart from this domestic use, artisans also use it decoratively, in the form of masks, assembled into lampshades or worked into lampshades.
In the case of screens, they are obtained from the whole fruit, emptied and dried. The interior is scraped to remove any organic content and prevent mold. After the drying time, which depends on the climate and the size of the fruit, the pumpkin is sanded. The design follows the shape of the fruit, each fruit is unique, the design is traced and made with a punch. This work is completely manual. Pumpkins are very versatile and durable. They are waterproof and can be used outdoors. They can be polished, painted or left raw.
The Jacmel region in southeastern Haiti is known for the production of this craft, but this know-how exists throughout the country. Deforestation due to urbanization and the massive import of plastic are endangering this craft.
French
Calabash screen by Cayes Jacmel From the family of cucurbitacées and scientific names Lagenaria siceraria, calebasse is a fruit similar to a courge. Il est traditionnellement séché et evidé. With a vibrant look, the material finally becomes clear brown or based on the drying technique. Leger et étanche, il est traditionnellement utilisé pour transporter des liquides ou pour en faire des bols (kwi). In the dehors of this ménagère utilisation, the artisans also use the decorative manière, sous form of masques, assembles in paravent or work sous form d’abats jours.
In the last few days, they are obtained from the complete fruit, évidé et seché. The interior is pleasant to reveal all organic content and avoid moisture. After the drying times that depend on the temperatures and the tail of the fruit, the calebasse is ensuite sablée. The design suits the shape of fruit, the fruit is very unique, the design is traced and is made of poinçon. Ce travail est entièrement manuel. The calebasses are three versatile and durable. Etanches, they can be used outdoors. The last job is for the police, but it is still brut.
La région de Jacmel au Sud-est d’Haiti est connue pour cette production d’objet artisanaux mais ce savoir-faire existent dans tout le countries. La déforestation liée à l’urbanisation et l’importation massive du plastique rend ce savoir-faire en danger.
english
Calabash screen of Cayes JacmelFrom the cucurbitaceae family and scientific name “Lagenaria siceraria”, this is a pumpkin-like fruit with different shapes. In other places it is known as “bules” or “guajes” and also has medicinal uses. It is traditionally dried and hollowed out. Vibrant in colour, the finished material turns light or dark brown depending on the drying technique. Lightweight and waterproof, it is traditionally used for carrying liquids or making bowls (“kwi”). In addition to this domestic use, craftsmen also used it decoratively, in the form of masks and worked into lampshades.
In the case of lampshades, they are obtained from the whole fruit, hollowed out and dried. The inside is scraped to remove any organic content and to prevent mold. After the drying time, which depends on the climate and the size of the fruit, the gourd is sanded. The design follows the shape of the fruit, each fruit is unique, the design is traced and made with a punch. This work is done entirely by hand. The gourds are very versatile and durable. They are waterproof and can be used outdoors. They can be polished, painted or left raw.
The region of Jacmel, in the southeast of Haiti, is known for the production of this craft, but this know-how exists all over the country. Deforestation due to urbanization and the massive importation of plastic are endangering this craft in Haiti.
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