La Cultura - Cap. 6B
La arpillera – is a popular textile
folk art of rough patchwork appliqués
created by women in Chile. La arpillera
is done in brilliant colors and shows the
story of daily life or traditions and
values.
El patio in an apartment building in a large Spanish
city is usually just an open area in the center of the
building. In Southern Spain, houses are often built
around patios, which may have gardens as well as a
fountain. The Moors, who came from Africa, brought
this architectural style to Spain.
Every cultural has their
version of Cinderella. La
Cenicienta is the Spanish
version.
The story seems to date back
to a Chinese tale called
Yeh-Shen.
La Cenicienta
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In many communities, the outside wall
of the house is located directly on the
sidewalk and front windows may have
rejas or bars.
Casas en países
hispanohablantes
Houses tend to be separated
from the outside by a barrier
such as a tall wall or fence.
The owner has to open a gate
to enter the property where
there may be a carport or
small outside area.
Inside the home will often be an open space
called a patio. Many rooms of the house open
up to the patio and it is a place for the family
to eat meals, talk, and spend time together.
It is also very common to see
glass, wire, or metal on the top
of the walls for protection.
Most homes have a large wooden or
metal door. The plain exterior gives
no hints about what be a beautiful
interior.
Privacy is valued and the home and
family activities are shielded from
view from the outside.
Home is used to entertain very close
family and friends. It is unusual to invite
co-workers or casual friends into the
home.
La casa
In Spanish-speaking countries floors of a home are identified
differently than in the U.S.
Think of your house as if it were a hotel.
The floor or level of a home that is street level is called the
ground floor (la planta baja).
The next floor up is the first floor (el primer piso).
The floor below the ground level is called the basement (el
sotano.