Flap door chest
The artefact
The storage unit equipped with a flap door, is richly decorated with incisions of antique motifs, carefully selected by the craftsman from a repertoire of traditional Sardinian wedding chests: half rosettes, stylised ears, antique lapwings. It is hand-crafted using white-coated beech wood, customizable in size and colour.
Details
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Crafting technique:
Decorating with traditional carving in Sardinia Woodcraft in Sardinia
Tools:
Carpenter's tools