Saturday 21 September 2013

A Chance Meeting

Cagliari, Sardinia
13th July 2013

This year has been rather textile “poor” I’m sad to say.  However, one welcome surprise was this window display we discovered in Cagliari.  I cannot begin to explain where these wonderful costumes and weavings came from as I understand each village has its own style.  However, the embroidery and weaving was particularly fine. 
Reflected in the background is busy Largo Carlo Felice


The Oristano Tourist Information Centre gave us a brochure on the textile museum located in Samugheo.  This village is noted for its textiles and in August has a “craft fair” at which tessile items are available to purchase.  Sadly, we had neither time nor transport for a visit (this year?), making our find in Cagliari all the more exciting. 



Here’s a link to the Regional Museum of Sardinian Textile Art in Samugheo.  If the quality of Oristano’s Antiquarium Arborense is any measure of provincial museums, this one should be well worth the visit.
Dark skirts & reflection is not a good mix, however
the lace on each blouse was stunning