Biznaguero, Bronze sculpture at Park of Malaga, Spain
The Biznaguero is a bronze sculpture in the Park of Malaga depicting a traditional flower seller holding a dried thistle stem with jasmine blooms inserted into it. The work captures the craftsmanship behind these fragrant arrangements that were once a common sight throughout the city.
The sculpture was created in 1963 during a period when the biznagueros were already an established group of street merchants. It documents an important part of Malaga's economic and social life that had developed over generations.
The sculpture honors the biznagueros, street merchants who sold fragrant arrangements of jasmine flowers inserted into dried thistle stems, a tradition that defined daily life in the city for generations.
The sculpture sits in the central area of the park and is easy to find with wheelchair access available. It makes a convenient stop for learning about local traditions while walking through the park.
The biznagueros were not merely flower sellers but skilled craftspeople who perfected the art of inserting jasmine blooms into thistle stems to create a durable and fragrant product. This profession was so specific to Malaga that few other cities developed this particular trade.
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