S29E12 · Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras

Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras

S29E12 · 2017-05-01 · 21 min

Processed cork is purified, ground and compressed into consistent bottle closures designed to reduce natural defects. Zinc sheet is roll-formed and joined into rain gutters; pork legs are trimmed, salted and slowly air-dried into traditional Basque ham; and long, curved chisteras used in pelota are woven by hand around shaped wooden frames.

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