TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH RAVIAL: FABRICS FOR CLOTHING IN ORTIGUEIRA AND THE CANTABRIAN WARS

Summer brings not only sun and holidays, but also cultural celebrations that connect us with our ancestral roots. From Ravial, as experts in fabrics, we want to pay tribute to two great festivities that are approaching and that make history vibrate: the International Festival of the Celtic World in Ortigueira and the Cantabrian Wars in Los Corrales de Buelna.

Both festivities allow us to relive the past through music, theatre and, of course, the costumes, a key element in faithfully recreating the aesthetics of the Celts and Romans. Ravial offers you a wide variety of fabrics that will help you to make unique, resistant and full of history outfits.

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Held in Galicia since 1978, this festival is one of the largest European gatherings of Celtic music and Atlantic cultures. Their spirit is deeply connected to the roots of the Celtic people: the music, the dance, the community and, of course, the natural and ancestral aesthetics that characterise their costumes.

To dress up like real Celts, fabrics should be rustic, natural and functional. The most suitable colours are browns, whites, greens, beige, blacks and reds.

• Pastora, Diva, Bubu and Velvet Cambrai offer an ideal base for simple, period-accurate garments.

• Época Cleopatra and Época Besalú add that perfect touch of historicity to recreate the village costumes.

• Velvet Fidiaswith its elegant and rustic texture, completes this group of fabrics ideal for more elaborate confections.

VELVET FIDIAS. Ref: 00232-0001. Suede fabric.

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• Yute and Gardes They offer a country and artisan feel that is very much in keeping with the Celtic world.

• Animalia Peluso, Tul Row and Tuyen provide texture and volume.

• Época PaoloWith its detailing and pattern, it's perfect for adding another layer of richness to your wardrobe.

ÉPOCA PAOLO. Ref: 03280-0206. Net-like fabric with lurex.

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Every year, Los Corrales de Buelna (Cantabria) hosts one of the most important historical re-enactments in Spain: the Cantabrian Wars, which pitted the Roman Empire against the peoples of northern Hispania. The historical rigour of their representations requires costumes that clearly differentiate the two sides and evoke the strength of warriors, soldiers, druids or craftswomen.

• Estameña, ideal for its thickness and traditional look.

ESTAMEÑA. Ref: 00024-0008. Plain twill fabric.

• Clichy and Bambula, with their soft drape, they provide movement and lightness.

• Velvet Martelle and Lanai add texture and visual richness to any outfit.

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• Eladio, Piel Napa or the various Animalia (Bubu, Merino, Reno) offer realistic finishes perfect for belts, shoulder pads or ornaments.

• Época Parsifal and Época Paolo once again stand out for their historical character.

• Edenwith its decorative aspect, becomes the perfect complement to create contrasts between social classes or military status.

EDEN. Ref: 03888-0002. Curly pile fabric.

Whether you are a Celtic druid, a Cantabrian warrior or a Roman centurion, at Ravial we have an extensive range of fabrics to suit all historical characterisation needs. Our bases combine authenticity, quality and chromatic variety, ensuring impactful and resistant results.

This summer, immerse yourself in history with Ravial. Because every fabric tells a story... and we help you tell yours.

Our fabrics are already available on our website, through our customer service or by contacting your assigned sales representative directly.

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