Talaia workshop and cutlery - Lot 2

Talaia workshop and cutlery Makila Talaia The Talaia makila in ash wood will be made to measure (cut, engraved, etc.). Originally from Saint-Jean Le Vieux (near Saint Jean Pied de Port), Eric Burel Etchegoin, a cutler by trade, created the Talaia Basque cutlery workshop in 2020. Passionate about cutlery and art, he fuses Basque and Japanese cultures to offer original objects.In his workshop, he makes Basque knives and shepherd's umbrellas. He is also the creator of the Basque walking stick. Eric Burel Etchegoin revisits the makila. He uses ash wood, which is beautiful, strong and robust. This wood was widely used in antiquity to make spears. He also removes the makila's hidden tip. The makila (also spelled makhila) is a traditional Basque walking stick, rich in history and symbolism. Its origins date back several centuries and it occupies an important place in Basque culture. Conceived as a multifunctional tool, the makila is at once a walking accessory, a defensive weapon and an object of prestige. In Basque tradition, the makila is often handed down from generation to generation, becoming a precious family heirloom. The making of a makila is a complex process requiring skill and patience. Makila Talaia. Personalized makila made from ash wood The Talaia makila will be made to measure: choice of size, engraving of a motto, phrase or other on the stainless steel ring, initials (or first and last name) on the wood. wood. To transport and protect the makila, a cover from Maison Lartigue 1910, recognized as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV).