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Sardinian weaving workshop between tradition and innovation in Villacidro
Experience our textile workshop and enjoy an exciting journey into traditional Sardinian weaving, an ancient art that embraces past, present and future
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Embark on a unique journey to the heart of Sardinia, to Villacidro, in the deep south of the island, and discover the thousand-year-old art of Sardinian weaving.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will be able to immerse yourself in the mysterious essence of Sardinia, from its Nuragic era to its more modern influences; the ancient art of weaving originated among people for everyday needs: creating blankets, cloths, and sacks. This unique journey will reveal to you the magical-symbolic and spiritual aspect that links the remote past with the present. During the experience, you will have the opportunity to learn about the different processes involved in the processing of wool: from washing to carding, from spinning to weaving with vegetable dyes. Experiencing weaving on a traditional horizontal loom will be an exciting moment of connection with ancient textile practices, rooted in Sardinian tradition.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Take the opportunity to get to know Sardinia authentically by booking your weaving experience in Villacidro.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">During the experience, it will be possible to know the Movietessil line, protected brand and design, exclusive and unique line of fabrics made with Vhs tapes</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The School is an integral part of a Special Family Home (La Maison sur la Lune), where the women actively work in textile production following a socio-working path</p>
€ 149