Memórias brincantes: o design de brinquedos artesanais das marisqueiras do bairro Paripe em Salvador-BA

Abstract

This research is an investigation about handmade toys by "marisqueiras" (female shellfish catcher) from Colony of fishermen and Aquaculture Z-67, located in Paripe, Salvador-BA. This knowledge is considered a material and immaterial patrimony. So, after made interviews with “marisqueiras”, this research understands how such toys were built in childhood, your methods, materials and way of playing. The objective of this research is found traces of vernacular design in handmade toys; register and disseminate ancient ways of playing and consuming the toy, considering that they depend the available materials and knowledge, but mostly imaginary and cultural context. The investigation problem of this research is: What is the design of handmade toys to “marisqueiras” of Paripe (Salvador-BA)? The methodology is based on ethnographic method was applied, using semi-structured interviews with “marisqueiras” to learn your childhood stories and reconstruction of toys. Finally, was found that all individuals are creative and are able to create depending on your need. And just like the toys of the “marisqueiras” of this study, handmade toys have own creative solutions vernacular design and lacks recognition and appreciation.