Rio Crafts Workshop and the "Cement" World Cup Trophies

(HTV) - In Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian craftsman has spent 30 years making replicas of the World Cup trophy using cement and plaster, imbuing each product with his belief and football dreams.

After witnessing the Brazilian national team captain (then Dunga) lift the World Cup trophy in 1994, a metallurgist in Rio de Janeiro decided to create trophies himself.

A Brazilian craftsman stands beside the World Cup trophies he made himself in his workshop in Rio de Janeiro.

Inspired by his love of football, he began making replicas entirely by hand. Each trophy is shaped using a mold, then finished with multiple manual steps before being coated with gold paint.

In a small workshop in Rio de Janeiro, World Cup trophies are displayed densely on shelves, alongside photographs, newspaper articles, and football memorabilia. For the Brazilian craftsman, this is not just a place to produce handicrafts, but also a space to preserve memories of football, of the national team, and of the dream of achieving glory.

The craftsmen have preserved mementos and images associated with the trophy-making process over the years.

Accordingly, he revealed: "My trophies are made of cement and plaster, but they still feel as magical as gold. I've been making them for 30 years, and in World Cup years, they have an even more special meaning."

Prices for these products range from approximately US$1 to US$100, depending on size and level of craftsmanship. Although not made from precious metals, each trophy still has a sparkling appearance, evoking the moment of victory that many Brazilian fans are always proud of.

For him, the World Cup trophy is not simply a decorative item; it is a symbol of belief, of football memories, and of dreams passed down through generations of fans.

Each product is handcrafted through multiple stages before the outer layer of paint is applied.

Besides the modern version of the World Cup trophy, he also makes older versions that were used from 1930 to 1970. The workshop also produces many other football-related products such as balls, gloves, and golden boots.

Using cement, plaster, and their tenacious hands, craftsmen in Rio de Janeiro have transformed ordinary materials into "golden trophies," holding special sentimental value for Brazilian football fans.

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