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Sa Rosellina e S'Istella Bicuda carpet

The artefact

This carpet in Sardinian wool features distinctive lively polychrome decorations combining textile modules taken from tradition and designs by the designer-artist Eugenio Tavolara, especially developed in the fifties for the village of Bolotana. Performed with technical virtuosity, it is handcrafted with polychrome wool dyed using natural plants. The carpet can be customised in size and detail.

Details

Materiali: Sardinian wool, Cotton
Tecniche di lavorazione: "A un indente" weaving technique
Dimensioni: Length 120 cm; Width 50 cm
Località di produzione: Bolotana

Artigiano: "S'iscaccu" textile workshop
Settore: Webbing

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: "A un indente" weaving technique
Tools: Horizontal loom in Sardinia
Materials: Sardinian wool Cotton