Sa musta e s’ascia carpet
The artefact
This hand-woven carpet is crafted on a flat loom with a pibiones reliefs. It is made of Sardinian T-moro brown wool, dyed with natural colours, featuring the typical sa musta e s’ascia motif, characterized by the use of grapes and shoots to bring good luck. The artefact is part of a collection crafted in collaboration with a designer, inspired by traditional weaving motifs.
Details
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Crafting technique:
"A pibiònes", "a rànu", "a beltighitta", "a soprariccio" weaving techniques
Tools:
Horizontal loom in Sardinia
Materials:
Cotton Sardinian wool