Tessitura al Telaio delle Marche
A tradition of hand-loom weaving in the Marche region producing woolen and linen cloth in traditional geometric patterns — stripes, checks, and herringbone — associated with domestic production for household textiles (tablecloths, blankets, kitchen linen) and the annual festivals that preserved the weaving culture in towns such as Pesaro, Ascoli Piceno, and the Monti Sibillini area.
Risk level: Endangered · No listing
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