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Mannaio and Pittita carpets

The artefact

These large carpets in Sardinian wool have an abstract decoration of fine artistic and contemporary taste, with irregular backgrounds of contrasting full colours crafted with a particular woven pattern, locally known as a manu tenta. They are part of the Legature line of the distinctive carpet production by Eugenia Pinna, characterised by continuous technical and decorative experimentation of striking aesthetic value.

Details

Materiali: Sardinian wool
Dimensioni: Lenght 180 cm; Width 90 cm
Località di produzione: Nule

Artigiano: Eugenia Pinna
Settore: Webbing

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

To get to know the territory, the techniques and the tools, visit the relevant section.

Tools: Vertical looms in Sardinia
Materials: Sardinian wool