Sardinian Weaving Workshop in Villacidro
Weave your connection to an ancient island tradition, one thread at a time.
This hands-on Sardinian weaving workshop brings you face to face with one of the island's oldest textile traditions, practiced in the mountain town of Villacidro in southern Sardinia. Over four hours, you will move through the full arc of wool processing, from washing and carding to spinning and weaving on a traditional horizontal loom.
Sardinian weaving is not simply a craft; it carries a symbolic and spiritual language that dates back to the Nuragic era, when woven textiles served both practical and ritual purposes. The patterns and techniques preserved here represent a living link between a remote past and the present day.
The workshop takes place within La Maison sur la Lune, a Special Family Home where women follow a socio-working path centered on textile production. This context adds a meaningful social dimension to the experience, connecting visitors to a community that sustains this art as part of daily life.
Natural vegetable dyes are used throughout the process, reflecting a commitment to traditional methods. You will also be introduced to the Movietessil line, a protected brand and exclusive collection of fabrics created with VHS tapes, a contemporary expression rooted in the same weaving tradition.
Experience Highlights
Learn the complete wool processing cycle, from washing and carding through to finished weaving on a horizontal loom.
Discover the use of natural vegetable dyes, a traditional Sardinian technique that produces rich, organic color palettes.
Experience the workshop inside La Maison sur la Lune, a Special Family Home with an active socio-working textile program.
Discover the Movietessil line, a protected and exclusive collection of fabrics woven with VHS tapes as a modern design statement.
Connect with Sardinian textile heritage stretching back to the Nuragic era, uncovering the symbolic meaning behind traditional patterns.
Visit Villacidro, a town in the deep south of Sardinia that preserves authentic island traditions away from the coastal tourist circuit.
Workshop Itinerary
Arrive at the workshop in Villacidro and receive an introduction to the history and cultural significance of Sardinian weaving, from its Nuragic origins to present-day practice.
Begin the hands-on process with raw wool, learning how it is washed and carded to prepare the fibers for spinning. Your host will explain the role each step plays in the final textile.
Move on to spinning techniques and explore the use of vegetable-based dyes, discovering how traditional Sardinian weavers sourced color from local plants.
Take a seat at the traditional horizontal loom and weave under guidance, experiencing firsthand the rhythm and skill involved in this centuries-old practice.
Discover the Movietessil collection, a protected design brand that transforms VHS tapes into unique woven fabrics, merging Sardinian craft with contemporary materials.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided hands-on weaving workshop (4 hours)
- Introduction to wool processing: washing, carding, spinning
- Weaving session on a traditional horizontal loom
- Natural vegetable dye demonstration
- Presentation of the Movietessil collection
- Local expert host throughout the experience
Not Included
- Transportation to and from Villacidro
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and beverages
- Any purchases of finished textile products
Important Information
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