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"Silk brocade flowers" artistic tapestry

The artefact

This cotton and natural wool tapestry features silk brocade flowers and mother-on-pearl leaves. The background is woven on a traditional handloom, with the linear design typical of the traditional dough cloths, while the use of the brocade is inspired by the rich Sardinian attires. The piece is part of the 2013 Prendas limited edition collection.

Details

Dimensioni: Width cm 140; Height cm 65
Località di produzione: Tortolì

Artigiano: Tessile d'Autore
Settore: Hand-Woven Fabrics

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