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Società Cooperativa Tessile Su Marmuri

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The artisan

Among the most renowned and recognisable handicraft productions in the contemporary scenario on the island, the refined creations of the Su Marmuri textile cooperative company stand out for their high-quality manufacturing and sophisticated stylistic research, which are the result of a particular ability to interpret tradition in a contemporary key and of invaluable collaborations with local artists and designers. Founded in 1971 by a group of young weavers in Ulassai, a village set in the evocative naturalistic rocky landscape in the heart of Ogliastra, the cooperative received awards from the very start for its craftsmanship and creative approach that, in 1981, led to an unparalleled collaboration with the renowned artist Maria Lai, native of the same village, for an original producti...

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The collection

The production of Su Marmuri textile cooperative company counts a wide range of carpets, fabrics and furnishing accessories made with exclusive manual technique and with fine materials, in which the recognisable motifs mainly feature a sober and elegant use of colours in neutral tones, black and contrasting shades of grey and red. The large carpets are distinctive, in particular those with the motif of the goat first designed by Maria Lai and realised, according to her will, with ever-changing geometric patterns designed by the weavers while the artefact is being crafted. The careful research of high-quality natural materials and the refined and neat finishing touches are evident in the fine drapery, decorated with skilful reinterpretations of traditional motifs.

The technique

This workshop performs manual weaving on semi-automatic looms using the pibiones relief technique.

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

To get to know the territory, the techniques and the tools, visit the relevant section.

Where to find them

Indirizzo:
via Dante 08040 Ulassai (NU)

E-mail: info@sumarmuri.it

Telefono: +39 078279076

Sito web: www.sumarmuri.it

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