There are so many things to discover in this island apart from beautiful sea, beaches, hidden coves etc. This Island is rich of history and peculiarities. One of its main attraction is the byssum Museum where Chiara Vigo still makes sea silk following the tradition and process handed down by her grandma. Discover more on […]
Read more "Chiara Vigo, the last woman who makes silk sea – Sant’antioco on BBC news"Do you know that silk comes from the sea and that there is just one person left able to weave it? Maestro Chiara Vigo lives and works in Sant’Antioco and you can meet her at Byssus Museum and discover the magic of this fabric. Enjoy this video featured on BBC, the magical fabric known as sea […]
Read more "The magical fabric known as sea silk featured on BBC"Bisso: silk that comes from the sea. It is a particular fiber which comes from Pinna Nobilis, a shell in danger of extinction you can find in the Mediterranean Sea. There is just one person left, custodian of the secrets and techniques of this ancient weaving tradition from which you get the very finest fabrics, gilded by […]
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