More than 3,000 people have visited the exhibition Dressing in White Clothes: A Look Inside, which is on display at La Casa Amarilla, the former headquarters of the Cabildo de Lanzarote.
Specifically, 3,069 visitors have been able to enjoy this exhibition dedicated to one of the least studied aspects of secular clothing: lingerie and underwear.
The exhibition is organized by the Malpaís de La Corona Folklore Group and curated by Ricardo Reguera, one of the leading experts in traditional clothing from Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.
It is also sponsored by the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, and José María Barreto and the Data Center and La Casa Amarilla of the Island Corporation collaborate in its organization.
A total of 150 garments from Lanzarote
The exhibition compiles and displays interesting information about so-called white clothing, such as materials, techniques, tools, looms or tailoring, but also analyzes the origins and context of the garments used by our grandparents in their privacy.
"Dressing in White Clothes" exhibits a total of 150 garments, including complete garments and accessories, all of which come from the island of Lanzarote. In addition, all the materials with which they are made also come from the island.
There are original examples of perfectly preserved antique garments, such as the three oldest Lanzarote shirts that are preserved, but also current reproductions of garments that have already disappeared.
The exhibition takes a tour of the entire garment making process, starting with the materials that were used, mainly cotton and linen, the treatment that was applied to the fabrics, the warps that were used in the different pieces, the dyes used, the accessories, etc.
In addition, the exhibition analyzes the historical evolution of the garments, the influences received from abroad, their relationship with the rest of the Canary Islands or with other European or Latin American cultures.
The Councilor of the Data Center of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Ascensión Toledo, encourages the population of the island to visit the exhibition: "This is an essential exhibition to learn about a very little researched part of our past, such as the underwear that our ancestors used. Although it may seem irrelevant at first, white clothing also provides interesting information for historians and researchers, as it helps to know the tastes and sensitivities of other times, and it is a part of our history that should not be lost. I thank Malpaís de La Corona and Ricardo Reguera for the great work they have done and I encourage the entire population of the island to come and see it because it will surprise them," said Toledo.
Until February 10th
The exhibition will remain open until February 10, 2024, admission is free, it is suitable for all audiences and the opening hours to the public are: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sundays and holidays closed.
There are guided tours every Saturday with the curator of the exhibition, Ricardo Reguera. Registration is free for these visits and to reserve a place you have to call La Casa Amarilla at 928 810 100 (ext 3003).
