Sardinhas Tapestries

Sardines as decoration? Perhaps only in Portugal.... I photographed (Canon EOS 60D) this ceramic ornament on a shop front in Lagos in the Algarve, removed all the disturbing wall elements and blended it (PSP X) with a grungy background texture (by Sirius on Deviant Art) which gives the fish back something of a 'watery environment'. Sardines play an important role in Portuguese culture. Historically a people who depend heavily on the sea for food and commerce, the Portuguese have a predilection for fish in their popular festivities. The most important is Saint Anthony's day, June 13, when Portugal's biggest popular festival takes place in Lisbon, where grilled sardines (sardinhas assadas) are the snack of choice.

The famous Portuguese Sardinhas with a touch of mijumi.

batalha de sardinhas entre gaivotas

Sardines are one of the most abundant, edible fish in the world and are employed for various purposes, including bait, human consumption, fish meal, fish oil, canning, drying, and salting. They are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids; vitamins D, B12, and B2; phosphorus; and calcium. Sardines commonly come packed in tin cans and are a major export for Morocco, Japan, and China.

Sardinha em forma de barriga

A Portuguese azulejo version of Portuguese sardinhas.