Scanno hall chair
The artefact
This noteworthy artefact with a handcrafted straw seat made from skilfully woven local marsh plants is decorated with carved motifs. It reproduces the traditional chair, su scannu, in the version which is used in combination with the well-known wedding chest. Produced with many finishing and colour variations, this chair is designed to match diverse traditional and modern types of home décor.
Details
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Crafting technique:
Decorating with traditional carving in Sardinia
Tools:
Carpenter's tools