I Want to Weave the Weft of Time

Meet the few remaining women who keep alive the nearly lost ancient art of Sardinian pibiones handweaving —
and learn the relevance and importance of these women and their art in our modern world.

Traditional handweaving was nearly lost in Sardinia, and for many years has been invisible and unvalued. This art is thriving in a unique studio where the women continue to weave by hand in the ancient pibiones tradition. Their art requires great engineering skill, mathematical ability, patience, and physical dexterity. The textiles they create are unparalleled, and a testament to the women’s skill and commitment to preserving this art form and a way of life that nurtures qualities many feel we lack in the modern world.

The film features the acclaimed traditional Sardinian handweavers Isa Frongia, Susanna Frongia, and Anna Maria Pirastu, as well as Bruna Cossu, an architect who returned to Sardinia to reclaim her spirit and learn the art and ways of the tessitrici artigianali.

I Want to Weave the Weft of Time (30 minutes) is free to view on Vimeo. Please do not copy or show to groups without written permission from Kelly Manjula Koza. Kelly prefers to be present at group showings.