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A palia earrings

The artefact

The elaborate finely crafted earrings revive the typical traditional shape of the a palia model of Campidano. Made in silver, red coral and baroque seed pearls, they are entirely handcrafted using the granulation filigree technique on perforated plate and glitter effects, revealing extraordinary artisanal skill and aesthetic sensitivity.

Details

Materiali: Silver, Coral, shells and mother of pearl, Pearls
Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree, Beading
Dimensioni: 12 x 5.5 cm
Località di produzione: Dorgali

Artigiano: Fratelli Nieddu
Settore: Jewels

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: Filigree Beading
Tools: Goldsmith's bench Filigree-specific tools
Materials: Silver Coral, shells and mother of pearl Pearls