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Lu mari ricamato

Necklaces Coral with woven workmanship
Single artwork

3.100,00

Description by the artist

Lu mari ricamato (Sicilian for embroidered sea) is the title of this artwork . This necklace was made with the technique of “weaving”, typical of the 800, which originated in Sicily and then spread throughout Italy. The final result makes the jewel appear as if it were a hand-embroidered fabric. 

Details and dimensions

Dimensions (cm): Height 95
Handcrafted in Sicily

The artwork in the Sicilian culture

By the Governance of Sicilian Artisan Foundation

The processing of red coral from Trapani is an art that dates back to the eleventh century, when the Arabs ruled in Sicily. Since then, skilled Sicilian coral masters have created real masterpieces, such as nativity scenes, necklaces, bracelets, liturgical objects … in which the coral is often coupled with copper, gold, lava stone. Princes, cardinals, popes and wealthy aristocrats were among the great clients. If you come to Trapani you cannot  miss a visit to the Pepoli museum which preserves beautiful creations in red coral from Trapani.

The technique of “weaving”, typical of the 1800s, originated in Sicily and then spread throughout Italy. The final result makes the jewel appear as if it were a hand-embroidered fabric.

 

(photo) Trapani, View of the city and the harbor from the salt flats, 1791

The Governance also suggests

The objective of the Governance is both to safeguard the traditions and ancient crafts of the people of Sicily, and to sustain economically the Artisans and the Artists, both the real ethno-anthropologists of the country.
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