Alta Moda
Dolce&Gabbanna hosted Alta Moda event in Sardinia, the sea immediately springs to mind: clear, transparent, crystalline, and and the decorative theme is based on the image of Nora Stone.
Sardinia. With wind-sculpted landscapes of Sardinia, this harsh yet generous region has long captivated the civilisations that have followed one another on its terrain of stark contrasts: from beaches and colourful seabeds to breathtaking mountains with rocky cliffs. A world of stone structures and the nuraghi speak of a distant time steeped in mystery and echoing with myths and legends that still resonate deeply in Sardinian folklore.
Nora, situated on the promontory of Capo Pula, is one of Sardinia’s most significant archaeological sites. Nora was one of the earliest Phoenician settlements in the region, dating back to the 8th century BC. Excavations undertaken in the late 19th century led to the discovery of the famous Nora Stone, which bears a Phoenician inscription that mentions the name of Sardinia for the first time.
Sardinian craftsmanship is one of the region’s most precious treasures. From intricately woven baskets to carved wood, from knifemaking to pottery, it mirrors the island’s identity and history.
One of Sardinia’s most emblematic crafts is weaving, which includes everything from carpets to blankets to tapestries. Wool and cotton are still processed using ancient techniques such as loom weaving, which results in truly unique handmade textiles.
Alta Sartoria
Alta Sartoria draws inspiration from the Festival of Sant’Efisio and Sardinian folklore, both in the choice of decorative motifs and materials, as well as in craftsmanship.
The floral designs, executed in petit point, crochet, or embroidered with bugle beads, crystals, jet, and cannetille, evoke the infiorata of Sant’Efisio, a tradition of strewing rose petals on the streets of Cagliari during the saint’s celebrations.
Just as Sardinian costumes are richly diverse, reflecting the various civilisations that have inhabited the island over time, this collection offers a wide array of fabrics: from moiré to lace adorned with elegant flounces, to the finest velvets embroidered with decorative gold-wound threads that pay tribute to the traditional folk bolero.
In some creations, Alta Sartoria revives pibiones, a traditional Sardinian grain weaving technique done on a hand loom. This method uses a heavy and compact fabric, where the design — the actual pibiones — is created by an additional weft thread, thicker than those forming the base fabric.
The word pibiones, which in Sardinian means “grape seeds”, refers to the small loops of thread (picots) that protrude from the fabric’s surface, forming the design.
Historically, this textile production was reserved for prized bedspreads found only in the most prestigious trousseaus. To evoke the original elite status of this technique, the Alta Sartoria garments are embellished with crystals that highlight the decorative motifs and accentuate the uniqueness of this weaving technique.
The collection wouldn’t be complete without a tribute to the world of sheepherding and its distinctive mastruca, the large wool coat worn by the Mamuthones during the Mamoiada Carnival.
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