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Vase and lapwing tapestry

The artefact

The thick decoration designed for this patestry made of cotton, silk and golden threads, is woven on a traditional handloom. The alternation of decorative bands and intertwined motifs feature flower vases and lapwings, the typical elements of the precious Sardinian hope chest covers. Precious silver threads dyed with natural colours are used.

Details

Materiali: Cotton, Silk, Metal fabrics
Dimensioni: Width cm 112 ; Height cm 53
Località di produzione: Lunamatrona

Settore: Webbing

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Tools: Horizontal loom in Sardinia
Materials: Cotton Silk Metal fabrics