The "punto Teulada", a peculiarity of Sulcis-Iglesiente

Teulada is the most renowned center for embroidery in Sulcis-Iglesiente, especially for the table-linen. It is not casual that the so-called “punto Teulada” takes its name from the technique “a nodo” (...)

Oristano, the Sartiglia's costumes embroidered with gold

Many towns in the Arborea area, as in good part of Sardinia, offer an important production of yarns. In Oristano, this tradition is especially visible on the parades of historical costumes, on the occasion (...)

The shawls of Oliena and Villanovaforru in the freezing winter

Oliena is surely the main center in Nuorese, and one of the most important in Sardinia, for the handicraft production of woolen shawls finely worked. The shawl is a must of the local traditional costume (...)

The "filet" of Bosa, one of the most renowned expression of the sector

Bosa (Marghine-Planargia) is one of the centers with the oldest tradition in his field, surely the number one for the so-called “filet”: table-linen, curtains, laces and decorated bedspreads (...)

The embroidery art is diffused but the style varies

Table cloths, centrepieces, shawls, handkerchiefs, laces, ornaments for pillows and blanket-chests, but also table-linen and liturgical vestments, decorations on traditional costumes and sheets. (...)