Were tiles made on the thighs of slave women? [Eram as telhas feitas nas coxas das escravas?]

Authors

  • José La Pastina Fí­lho UFPR

Keywords:

Popular Art, Colonial Styles, Imaginary

Abstract

"Capa and canal" ceramic roofing tiles have been used in Brazil since early in the colonization period. The simplicity of the manufacturing process, combined with the lack of standardization and the differences in quality among the manufacturers, helped coin the expression "made on the thigh of slaves". The spread of this saying throughout Brazil is constantly reinforced by journalists and historians who insist on its use.

"Capa and canal" ceramic roofing tiles have been used in Brazil since early in the colonization period. The simplicity of the manufacturing process, combined with the lack of standardization and the differences in quality among the manufacturers, helped coin the expression "made on the thigh of slaves". The spread of this saying throughout Brazil is constantly reinforced by journalists and historians who insist on its use. 

Author Biography

José La Pastina Fí­lho, UFPR

Arquitetura, UFPR
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Superintendente Regional da 10a SR/IPHAN

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Published

2007-12-15

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2006): Arqueologia

Section

Articles

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