{"id":7295,"date":"2025-08-29T10:52:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/?p=7295"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:52:47","slug":"interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/en\/interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview for Be Glu Magazine. Basque makila: the artisanal legacy of the Alberdi family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"211\">Be\u00f1at Alberdi: Third Generation of Basque Makila Artisans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"499\">The <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"229\">makila<\/strong> is not just a simple <strong>walking stick<\/strong>: it is a symbol deeply rooted in <strong>Basque identity<\/strong>. Traditionally used for support while walking and as a means of defense, the <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"408\">Basque makila<\/strong> has evolved into a ceremonial object filled with respect, hierarchy, and cultural pride.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"758\">Its <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"531\">handcrafted production<\/strong> requires patience, knowledge, and a craft passed down from generation to generation. Each<strong> makila<\/strong> is unique, and its production process can take up to a decade, from selecting the <strong>medlar wood<\/strong> to assembling its finest details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"977\">In a recent interview with <strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"806\"> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/be-glu.com\/en\/alberdi-makila\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"149\">Alberdi Makila \u2013 Be Glu Magazine<\/a><\/strong>, Be\u00f1at Alberdi \u2014third-generation artisan alongside his sister Saioa\u2014 shared his story, his vision for the future of craftsmanship, and the legacy of the Alberdi family.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1042\">Be\u00f1at Alberdi\u2019s Beginnings in Basque Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1328\">Be\u00f1at\u2019s first contact with the <strong>makila<\/strong> was during his adolescence, helping in the family workshop. What began as a way to contribute gradually became a vocation. Today, he leads the workshop alongside his sister Saioa, keeping the tradition of <strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1319\">handcrafted Basque makilas<\/strong> alive.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1377\">The Crafting Process of the Makila<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1404\">Wood Selection<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1659\">It all begins in the forest, where in spring the branches of<strong> wild medlar<\/strong> are marked to create the characteristic reliefs of each makila. The wood is cut in winter, debarked, straightened with heat, and left to dry for years, sometimes up to a decade.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1692\">Metal and Leather Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1932\">Once the wood is ready, a brass, nickel silver, or silver ferrule is added, hand-chiseled with<strong> Basque motifs<\/strong>. Finally, the handle is crafted from horn and hand-braided leather. For <strong>honorary makilas,<\/strong> the finish is entirely in silver or nickel silver.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2014\"> This meticulous process makes each piece a unique object full of symbolism.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2082\">The Makila as a Cultural Symbol of the Basque Country<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2201\">The <strong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2100\">makila<\/strong> is rarely purchased for oneself; it is usually given as a gift of respect, recognition, and honor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2287\">Inscriptions in Basque reinforce this symbolic value. Some of the most common are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2379\"><strong><em data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2302\">Hitza Hitz<\/em><\/strong> (\u201cthe word is the word\u201d), reflecting the importance of keeping one\u2019s word.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2482\"><strong><em data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2402\">Nere bideko laguna<\/em><\/strong> (\u201cmy companion on the path\u201d), often chosen for retirement or gratitude gifts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2562\">Each order is unique, and each delivery carries emotion, history, and pride.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2567\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2611\">The Future of Basque Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2843\">Be\u00f1at Alberdi believes that craftsmanship will continue, though with fewer artisans. This exclusivity will make the<strong> craft closer to luxury<\/strong>, not only because of the quality of the pieces but also because of what they represent:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2853\">\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2853\">time,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2868\">\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2868\">expertise,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2886\">authenticity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3015\">The<strong> makila<\/strong> thus becomes an object that transcends the material and connects with the history and spirit of the <strong>Basque people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3072\"><strong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3070\">Inspiration and Life Beyond the Workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3241\">The sea and nature are constant sources of inspiration for Be\u00f1at. His passion for surfing and the outdoors connects him to the energy he conveys in his <strong>artisan work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3389\">He also recognizes the importance of the digital world and artificial intelligence, tools that help spread tradition without losing its essence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3429\"><strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3427\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-7291\" title=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x255.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x255.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27255%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20255%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27255%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-200x170.png 200w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-400x340.png 400w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-500x425.png 500w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-600x510.png 600w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-700x595.png 700w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-800x680.png 800w, https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.png 923w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A Legacy That Continues<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3710\">For us, this interview has been an opportunity to show that the makila is much more than a walking stick: it is culture, tradition, and art. Each piece we create in our workshop is a living testimony of the Basque Country\u2019s history and our family\u2019s commitment to preserving it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3861\"> Want to learn more about our work or place a special order?<br data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3777\" \/> Contact us [here] or follow us on our social media to see life in the workshop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be\u00f1at Alberdi: Third Generation of Basque Makila Artisans The makila<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7287,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Basque makila: the artisan legacy of the Alberdi family<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the story of Be\u00f1at Alberdi and the Basque makila tradition: unique craftsmanship, a cultural symbol, and a legacy passed down through generations.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/en\/interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Basque makila: the artisan legacy of the Alberdi family\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the story of Be\u00f1at Alberdi and the Basque makila tradition: unique craftsmanship, a cultural symbol, and a legacy passed down through generations.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/en\/interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Alberdi Makila\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-08-29T10:52:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/alberdimakila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portada.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1533\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"947\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Saoia Alberdi\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Saoia Alberdi\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/alberdimakila.com\\\/en\\\/interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/alberdimakila.com\\\/en\\\/interview-for-be-glu-magazine-basque-makila-the-artisanal-legacy-of-the-alberdi-family\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Saoia Alberdi\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/alberdimakila.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f493ffed39126939d55fee1a1a858f6d\"},\"headline\":\"Interview for Be Glu Magazine. 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