A tribute with the authentic traditional Basque makila
Nerea Ibarzabal, bertsolari, journalist, and writer, is the two-time winner of the “Bizkaiko Bertsolari Txapelketa” contest in 2021 and 2023. Bertsolaritza is a traditional Basque oral expression that involves improvising sung verses following very precise metric and melodic structures.
More than an art, bertsolaritza is a vehicle for cultural and linguistic transmission, deeply rooted in Basque identity. Over the centuries, this tradition has remained alive and today enjoys great vitality, especially among new generations.
Championship winners are honored with a traditional Basque makila and a txapela, two iconic symbols of Basque culture representing recognition, honor, and success. At Alberdi Makila, we specialize in the handcrafted manufacturing of makilas, pieces that preserve and convey the authentic spirit of Basque craftsmanship.
