Aida Afonso the weaver of Pardilhó (2011)

Aida Afonso, weaver of Pardilhó more than 70 years ago, was the guest of Jorge Bacelar, for another documentary "Things of Our Earth". Aida Afonso opened the book of her life and said that if she could go back, she would have chosen another profession, due to the meagre income she gives. At the age of 81, there are still a few more to continue producing carpets and everything else that customers ask for. From the spinning of the thread until her preparation to put on the loom, this weaver of Pardilhó, Municipality of Estarreja already made thousands of pieces.