In the heart of Pollença, where the sound of looms blends with the gentle rhythm of Mediterranean life, Taltavull — photographer and creative consultant with over twenty-five years of experience — has captured the purest essence of Teixits Vicens. His recent photo session in our workshop does more than document a craft; it pays homage to a tradition that has been weaving history, colour, and culture into every thread for centuries.
A contemporary gaze on an ancestral art
From the outset, Taltavull’s vision was clear: to look at craftsmanship through contemporary eyes while remaining true to the authenticity that has defined Teixits Vicens since 1854. With his camera, he has distilled the atmosphere of the workshop — the natural light filtering through the looms, the artisans’ hands guiding the cotton with precision, the hypnotic rhythm of the threads forming the Mallorcan ikat or llengües fabrics — and transformed it into a visual narrative filled with emotion and respect.
The images reveal the balance between tradition and modernity, between inherited technique and present-day artistry. Taltavull’s photography breathes life, texture and truth: not merely portraits of a process, but fragments of a living story that continues to evolve over time.
The workshop: a space with soul
For those who know Teixits Vicens, the workshop is far more than a workplace. It is a place where every loom tells a story and every fabric reflects the identity of Mallorca. During the session, Taltavull immersed himself in the team’s daily rhythm, observing each gesture and detail with discretion and admiration.
His approach, closer to reportage than staging, allows the truth of craftsmanship to emerge — the effort, the focus, the quiet complicity between artisans and the deep respect for the raw materials. His photographs capture the beauty of the everyday: a single thread of cotton, the golden afternoon light playing across traditional patterns, the contrast between weathered hands and the vibrant colours of freshly woven fabric.
Tradition as inspiration
The session with Taltavull was also an invitation to reflect on the value of craftsmanship in the contemporary world. In an age of mass production and accelerated pace, his perspective reminds us of the importance of the handmade — of time, care, and well-honed skill. Each image becomes a statement of intent: to keep a tradition alive is not to look back, but to continue creating with authenticity and purpose.
A meeting of arts
Ultimately, the collaboration between Taltavull and Teixits Vicens is a dialogue between arts — photography and textile craftsmanship coming together to tell the same story in different languages. Both are rooted in the same principles: meticulous observation, respect for materials, and the pursuit of beauty in imperfection.
The images from this session stand as a testament to a unique moment when tradition allowed itself to be portrayed with the delicacy it deserves. In every thread, every glimmer of light, every captured texture, beats the spirit of Teixits Vicens — a house where past and present intertwine with mastery to shape the future.
