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There's a place in Sardinia where threads weave together not just patterns and designs, but stories, memories, and visions of the future. This place is Samugheo, Sardinia's weaving capital, which once again this year hosts Tessingiu, the historic Sardinian Crafts Fair. Since 1966, Tessingiu has been much more than an exhibition: it's a collective ritual, a moment in which the island tells its story through...
In the heart of Sardinia, among the silent hills and the suspended time of Samugheo, lives and works Isabella Frongia, a textile artisan who has made her art a mission: to preserve and pass on a thousand-year-old knowledge, that of traditional Sardinian weaving. In an era in which speed seems to be the only value, Isabella teaches us the meaning of slowness, care and …
The Sardinian territory is preparing to welcome an unprecedented work: a Thai bridge suspended between Samugheo and Asuni, destined to revolutionize the active tourism of the area. With the green light from the council of the Guilcier union, the project is now ready to enter the crucial phase of the tender. A strategic infrastructure for Sardinia The technical-economic feasibility study has received positive opinions …
“DECEMENTIFICATION” operation at “Casa Amsicora” and exhumation of “S'Incodadu” in collaboration with the “archaeologist” Giampaolo Tatti. In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the urban landscape of Sardinia underwent a profound transformation, with the demolition of many ancient stone and wood dwellings, replaced by “modern” buildings in concrete and brick. This change modified the appearance of many villages, …
The museum collections The Unique Regional Museum of Sardinian Textile Art in Samugheo is an ethnographic museum created with the aim of preserving the textile memory of Sardinia. Founded by the Municipal Administration of Samugheo, it houses a vast collection of artefacts from all over the island. The museum is located in a structure specifically designed to exhibit and enhance the local textile heritage. The …
An Itinerary of Faith, History and Culture Sardinia is a land that surprises and enchants, not only for its crystalline sea and breathtaking landscapes, but also for a rich heritage of art and spirituality. A journey through the Romanesque churches of the island is a unique opportunity to explore a different dimension of Sardinia, between faith, culture and timeless traditions. …
Abreskia: Tradition and Innovation to Stop Depopulation In recent decades, rural areas of Sardinia have experienced a silent but devastating transformation: depopulation. According to ISTAT, between 2000 and 2020, over 40% of Sardinian municipalities recorded a demographic decline greater than 20%, with dramatic peaks in the small villages of the hinterland. This phenomenon is not just a …
📍 A unique opportunity: Transform a historic home into a welcoming refuge for “Digital Nomads”! 🌟 ABRESSIA PROJECT – Proposal 3 🌟 #nomadidigitali 🔔 An innovative and trendy investment Discover a splendid typical Sardinian home, an architectural jewel in hand-crafted trachyte stone, located in the heart of Samugheo, a town that breathes Sardinian tradition and culture. 🌿 …
Have you ever dreamed of being part of a project that celebrates the artisanal tradition of Sardinia? With the Abreskia Project, this dream can become reality. Embracing the centuries-old tradition of hand weaving, we are working to create an Artisan Weaving Training Center in Samugheo, the beating heart of this ancient art. Weaving: a story intertwined with time …
Casa Amsicora: Invest in the sustainable future of Sardinia! Imagine a place where tradition and innovation meet. This is rural Sardinia, a hidden treasure that risks being forgotten. Sardinian communities face depopulation and abandonment. Every day, young talents leave their villages. We want to reverse this trend and bring life back to the villages of Sardinia. Join the …