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Spanish Woven Esparto Round Wall Mirror, 1970s

Name: Spanish Woven Esparto Round Wall Mirror, 1970s
Price: 252 USD
Availability: InStock

$252

Artstudio

Denia, ES

Condition Notes: Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less

Description: Original vintage hand woven esparto round mirror handcrafted in Spain in the 1970s
Esparto, halfah grass, or esparto grass is … more Original vintage hand woven esparto round mirror handcrafted in Spain in the 1970s
Esparto, halfah grass, or esparto grass is a fiber produced from two species of perennial grasses of north Africa, Spain and Portugal. It is used for crafts, such as cords, basketry, and espadrilles.
The oldest baskets of esparto, dating back 7,000 years, were found in a cave in southern Spain
For Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans, esparto was the best raw material for boat ropes. For centuries, esparto grasslands have been managed by local populations in order to boost the harvest, due to its economic value. In southern Spain there is an "Esparto culture": a deep knowledge about the many uses of this fiber forms part of the traditions of these communities. After the Spanish Civil War, esparto was declared a "national fiber"; there was even a National Esparto Service. The opening of markets to other fibers and plastics eventually led to the decline of the esparto industry.
In the mid 20th century in Spain there was a revival of traditional crafts adapting them to the new trends and style of the modern times and this wonderful mirror is a beautiful example
In great original condition with signs of use age and genuine patina on the esparto and the mirror less

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