Bedspread - 225 cm - 145 cm - HAND-LOOM FROM SARDINIA
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This Italian wool bedspread was handwoven in Sardinia using the Pibiones technique and measures 225 × 145 cm.
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Museum-worthy - Very rare - Handwoven horizontal loom textile from Sardinia, Pibiones technique - 1950
This artifact belongs to the splendid tradition of Sardinian textile craftsmanship and is a traditional Sardinian bedspread (often historically also used as a cover for the cradle, a curtain, or a decorative wall piece, which is why it is sometimes mistaken for or catalogued as an tapestry).
The fabric is distinguished by its characteristic salmon-pink and peach color, enriched by symmetric geometric diamonds and central octagons finely worked on a loom. The ornamental motifs recall stylized floral elements (such as the typical Sardinian flower or lily) and anthropomorphic figures or geometric animals (such as stylized birds or peacocks in the lower border) which are true symbols of fertility, prosperity, and domestic protection in Sardinian tradition.
It is a rare and magnificent example of a traditional Sardinian bedspread made with the ancient pibiones technique.
The word pibiones in Sardinian literally means "grapes of wine," a term that perfectly describes the small beads or rings of raised thread that emerge from the background fabric to form the decorative patterns.
Characteristics of the piece:
Color: It presents a delicate coral or salmon pink hue, typical of certain color variants of Sardinian craftsmanship that differ from the classic ivory or pure white.
Decorative motifs: At the center stands a large symmetric hexagonal geometric module topped by stylized rosettes. The remaining surface is adorned with a dense mesh of diamonds and small geometric floral modules repeated.
Workmanship: Structured in the semi-filled style, where the distinctive bead reliefs alternate with smooth background fabric surfaces, giving rhythm and depth to the bedspread.
This type of artifact, historically made by hand on horizontal wooden looms, represented the prized centerpiece of the bridal trousseau of Sardinian brides and is still today one of the most important and refined symbols of the island's artistic craftsmanship.
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Museum-worthy - Very rare - Handwoven horizontal loom textile from Sardinia, Pibiones technique - 1950
This artifact belongs to the splendid tradition of Sardinian textile craftsmanship and is a traditional Sardinian bedspread (often historically also used as a cover for the cradle, a curtain, or a decorative wall piece, which is why it is sometimes mistaken for or catalogued as an tapestry).
The fabric is distinguished by its characteristic salmon-pink and peach color, enriched by symmetric geometric diamonds and central octagons finely worked on a loom. The ornamental motifs recall stylized floral elements (such as the typical Sardinian flower or lily) and anthropomorphic figures or geometric animals (such as stylized birds or peacocks in the lower border) which are true symbols of fertility, prosperity, and domestic protection in Sardinian tradition.
It is a rare and magnificent example of a traditional Sardinian bedspread made with the ancient pibiones technique.
The word pibiones in Sardinian literally means "grapes of wine," a term that perfectly describes the small beads or rings of raised thread that emerge from the background fabric to form the decorative patterns.
Characteristics of the piece:
Color: It presents a delicate coral or salmon pink hue, typical of certain color variants of Sardinian craftsmanship that differ from the classic ivory or pure white.
Decorative motifs: At the center stands a large symmetric hexagonal geometric module topped by stylized rosettes. The remaining surface is adorned with a dense mesh of diamonds and small geometric floral modules repeated.
Workmanship: Structured in the semi-filled style, where the distinctive bead reliefs alternate with smooth background fabric surfaces, giving rhythm and depth to the bedspread.
This type of artifact, historically made by hand on horizontal wooden looms, represented the prized centerpiece of the bridal trousseau of Sardinian brides and is still today one of the most important and refined symbols of the island's artistic craftsmanship.
Washed and sterilized
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Sardegna
Title additional information
HAND-LOOM FROM SARDINIA
Number of objects
1
Material
Wool
Country of origin
Italy
Length
225 cm
Width
145 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1940-1950
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