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Spool pendant

The artefact

The old terracotta spool, used to roll up the thread, becomes jewel, turning into a sophisticated pendant/earring. Created as object of local identity connected to the textile Sardinian culture, it is part of the "IS" project, available in yellow gold or silver. It is decorated with coloured silk and embellished with a pendant made of filigree and a tintinnabulum, ad educated reference to apotropaic amulets.

Details

Materiali: Silver, Gold
Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree, Foiling, plating or rolling
Dimensioni: Width 5 to 9 cm; Height 1 to 3 cm
Località di produzione: Nuoro

Artigiano: L’Etoile
Settore: Jewels

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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