Silver Honor Makila: Traditional Basque Walking Stick as a Symbol of Culture and Craftsmanship.

In a recognition ceremony, the writer Bernardo Atxaga, member of Euskaltzaindia (the Royal Academy of the Basque Language), received a silver honor makila.

This traditional Basque walking stick, handcrafted in medlar wood and finished in silver, represents the union of culture, respect, and tradition. Each makila is made by expert makila makers who preserve the authentic craft of makila-making, combining elegance, strength, and symbolism.

The honor makila is not just a walking stick but an emblem of Basque identity and cultural heritage that, in the hands of personalities like Bernardo Atxaga, strengthens the value of language, literature, and Basque tradition.