Pintau diamond carpet
The artefact
This plain and elegant carpet decorated with tone-on-tone diamond-shaped motifs, that is, the traditional rombo pintau design, is inspired by the local weaving tradition, woven on a flat handloom with the a pibiones technique.
Details
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Crafting technique:
"A pibiònes", "a rànu", "a beltighitta", "a soprariccio" weaving techniques
Tools:
Horizontal loom in Sardinia
Materials:
Cotton