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In
the early 1950’s in Garfagnana, Anna Pedri (owner of the Company
Artes) proposed to numerous handweavers to unite their handweaving
looms to promote and develop their techniques. |
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In
a few years, these weavers, united in a small workshop, grew in number
up to 80, creating one of the first and big women’s companies. |
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Today
Artes (Artigianato Tessile – textile handcraft ) is on its 3rd
generation of weavers and has 16 ancient chestnut looms. it weaves
traditional fabrics using the traditional lucchese technique dating
back to 12th century. |
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The
textile school of Garfagnana originated from this important tradition
of the territory and history, to provide an experience made of theory
but to testimony life styles, objects, simbols and creativity of the
past, to better understand the link between old traditions and future. |
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The
ancient art of handweaving does not only give a clear example of handcrafting
but also to learn and show human richness in an artistic and symbolic
way. |
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