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Linen basket

The artefact

Designed as a linen basket, this pleasing rounded receptacle with a lid and handles is a large multifunctional basket of great aesthetic value. It is skilfully crafted in cane and decorated by adding several different varieties of plants in order to achieve exquisite geometric effects on the bottom and on the lid.

Details

Materiali: Reeds, Willow, Oleaster, Mirto, Fillirea
Tecniche di lavorazione: Crossover weaving in Sardinia
Dimensioni: Diameter 55 cm; height 55 cm
Località di produzione: Villaputzu

Artigiano: Antonello Utzeri
Settore: Baskets

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Crafting technique: Crossover weaving in Sardinia
Materials: Reeds Willow Oleaster Mirto Fillirea