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Metsovo 1962.

White rug made by local weaver Vasiliki Koutsamani in 1979. The central part of the colorful decoration, the so-called plain, is dominated by the typical Metsovo motif, the Achelous River (aspropotamos [white river]), evolving on seven rows each with four motifs. The plain is surrounded double Sarakatsanikoedging. A row of widebroskouruns around the woven fabric. The decoration is complemented by outward, singleSarakatsanikoedging. With fringed edge.

(collage with photos from the book: “With thought and dream…” [“Me logismo kai m’ oneiro…”])

White woven rug-like blanket (khrami) with fringed edges. The colorful decoration resembles the decoration of a fireplace hanging decorative woven material (boucharopodia). A toothed arch divides the central sheet into two parts, with the dominant motif in the centre being the Achelous river (or aspropotamos [white river]). A row of supplementary motifs, such as flower pots (elenia), roses, mugs, cherries, etc., covers the remaining surface. With outward zigzag (pointed triangles) edging.

Floor covering in white made by local weaver Vasiliki Koutsamani in 1978. The central part of the colorful decoration, the so-called plain, is dominated by a large tree of life, with leaves shooting from its thin trunk; it is all around surrounded by a single row of alternating serrations. The plain is surrounded double Sarakatsanikoedging. A row of widebroskouruns around the woven fabric. The decoration is complemented by outward, singleSarakatsanikoedging. With fringed edge.

White rug made by local weaver Vasiliki Koutsamani in 1979. The central part of the colorful decoration, the so-called plain, is dominated by the typical Metsovo motif, the Achelous River (aspropotamos [white river]), evolving on six rows each with six motifs. The plain is surrounded double Sarakatsanikoedging. A row of wide Achelous River motifs runs around the woven fabric. The decoration is complemented by outward, singleSarakatsanikoedging. With fringed edge.

Floor covering in white made by local weaver Vasiliki Koutsamani in 1979. The central part of the colorful decoration, the plain, is dominated by a large tree of life, framed by a single row of alternating serrations. The plain is surrounded by double Sarakatsanikoedging. A row of widebroskouruns around the woven fabric. The decoration is complemented by outward, singleSarakatsanikoedging. With fringed ending.

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