Antique Traditional hand loom Blanket, Mediterranean weaving rug - Sicilian Frazzata - 5.4 kg

A BEAUTIFUL ''FRAZZATA'' Traditional SICILIAN handwoven Rag Rug / Blanket.
This ancient Mediterranean technique consist in recycling worn-out fabric,
cutting it into strips, then, weaving in a domestic loom by strong
thread of hemp or linen (warp) knotted in the ends or hidden.
The rug shows signs of wear, imperfection due to age,
some yellow stains.
Need washing.
WELL PRESERVED
SIZE approx.
1.82 mt x 1.92 mt
weighs approx 5.4 kg

Historical-social INFO,
This is a piece of history, often visible in Memorial Museums,
where the island's customs and traditions are revisited,
discovering the traditional textile fibers and the use of the domestic loom.
Sicily was a leader in the natural textile fiber production,
it was one of the country's leading producers of hemp,
contributing to the local economic growth.
(ended around the 1960s due to competition from synthetic fibres)
The processes relating to the cultivation, treatment and use of textiles,
including the primary importance of the looms roles for all members of the family,
constituted the expressions of fundamental knowledge and skills
and contributed to the capitalization of objects of use as
necessary as they were significant and distinctive of social roles,
exsample of the contractual importance of the wedding 'trousseau'.
Therefore, this type of blanket or carpet was an essential part of the bride's dowry,
with MULTIPLE uses, one of all was the use as an insulation blanket or carpet on
the wool or straw mattresses.

👉🏻Most of the items are vintage and antique,
therefore used and with some imperfections due to age.
The photos are part of the description.
I try to list any defects as best as possible, and it may be helpful to
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Please feel free to ask for information and additional photos if you have any questions.

👉🏻It's important to read my 'Terms and Conditions of Sale'.
Your purchase mean that you have read and understood that all items
are used and may show signs of wear.
The conversion from centimeters to inches is different;
1 inch equals approximately 2.54 centimeters.