Vella Blava Quaresma of Mataró

The Robafaves Vella Blava Quaresma is a 40 cm figure, entirely made in Mataró and designed to follow the tradition of removing one of the Vella's legs each week during Lent. It is made from foam, is durable and reusable, so when Lent returns you can hang it up again and start the tradition all over.

Its legs can be removed one by one while children and adults sing the traditional song «Serra la Vella, un plat d’escudella». An easy way to bring this Catalan tradition into your home and share it with the family.

The Vella Blava of Mataró

The Vella Blava is Mataró's Vella Quaresma figure. With its seven legs, it accompanies the weeks between the end of Carnival and the arrival of Easter.

Robafaves brings this figure into the home in a 40 cm tall format that you can hang up and use to follow the tradition week by week.

One less leg every week

The fun of the Vella Blava is using it. During Lent, each week it is time to remove one of its legs while singing the traditional song «Serra la Vella, un plat d’escudella».

This allows children to see the weeks passing until Easter arrives and take part in a tradition shared by families across generations.

Made from foam, durable and reusable

The Vella Blava is made from foam, a lightweight and durable material that makes the figure easy to handle.

Unlike a paper or cardboard Vella Quaresma intended for one-time use, this figure is reusable. When Lent is over, you can store it and use it again the following year.

The figure is entirely made in Mataró.

Vella Blava features

• Height: 40 cm.
• Width: 24.3 cm.
• Material: foam.
• Legs: removable to follow the weeks of Lent.
• Reusable: yes, it can be used again every year.
• Production: entirely made in Mataró.
• Price: €24.50 VAT included.

A tradition to share with children

The Vella Blava allows children to take an active part in the tradition: hanging it up, counting the remaining legs and waiting each week for the moment to remove another one.

It is also a gift related to Mataró and Catalan popular culture, especially for families who want to keep this tradition alive at home.

Important notice

This product contains small parts (screws and wing nuts) that could be swallowed by young children. The figure should always be handled under adult supervision.

The small parts can be replaced with string.

Frequently asked questions about the Vella Blava Quaresma

Where can I buy the Vella Blava Quaresma?
You can buy the Vella Blava Quaresma from the Robafaves online shop or in person at Espai Robafaves, at 7 Carrer de Montserrat in Mataró.

What is the Vella Quaresma?
It is a traditional figure associated with Lent. It has seven legs and one is removed each week until Easter arrives.

How does the Vella Blava work?
You can hang it at home and remove one leg each week during Lent. The legs are removable, so the figure can be prepared again for the following year.

Is it reusable?
Yes. The Vella Blava is reusable and is designed to be stored after Easter and used again each Lent.

What is it made from?
It is made from foam, a lightweight and durable material.

What size is it?
The figure measures 40 cm high and 24.3 cm wide.

Where is it made?
The Vella Blava is entirely made in Mataró.

Is it safe for children?
The figure contains small parts, including screws and wing nuts, which could be swallowed. It should therefore always be used under adult supervision. The small parts can be replaced with string.

Delivery and collection

We offer delivery within 24–48 hours in Catalonia. You can also choose free collection from Espai Robafaves, at 7 Carrer de Montserrat in Mataró.