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The art of weaving

The art of weaving has ancient origins and over the years, becoming more and more wealth of the few, for the lack of interest of the younger generation.

On the island of Ischia, before machining, the vegetable materials, used for the plot, are subjected to various treatments, which, depending on the material, provide for the defoliation, the decortication, which serves to give a different color or even cut into thin strips. Once completed this preliminary work, the material is treated with sulfur vapor, which frees them from parasites and bleaching. For Palm Sunday, before the Easter holidays, intertwine hold palm leaves, which are exchanged as a sign of peace.