Hands that weave memory. Craftsmanship has the power to play with time and, by weaving the threads of history, it is able to gift us our most ancestral cultural traditions today. In the municipality of Vilanova d’Alcolea, there are numerous items made of llata (plaited palm heart), such as: baskets, panniers, fans and carpets. The origin of llata work dates back to the Neolithic period and trade in it is also very ancient. Nowadays, Vilanova d’Alcolea is a stronghold for local craftsmanship. Most of the craftspeople are women who are devoted to this work and have managed to maintain the cultural tradition. Workshops for children and adults are organised on a regular basis. As part of the history of the municipality of Vilanova d’Alcolea, llata artisans have always remembered that “llata has prevented a lot of hunger and hardship, especially in times of poverty”. The memory linked to craftsmanship is a legacy that we cannot lose, because it is part of our way of looking to the future.