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Winter village
LE OPERE
Domenico Cardile

All the works and poems by Il Mollettaio are collected in the dedicated text, available in both print and digital formats.
In this posthumously published book you will find a section dedicated to the works created with wooden clothespins, and another section devoted to poems written in Italian and Sicilian dialect, accompanied by translation and interpretation. This book stands as a tribute to dream ever realized in life, to share his creations and verses with the world. Available on Amazon in both PRINT and DIGITAL formats, in the following languages: Italian, English, Spanish and Russian.





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"Winter village" is a tribute to the magic of Christmas and to the beauty of the community that comes together during this festive season. It represents the Mollettaio's skill in transforming wooden clothespins into a work of art that inspires wonder and nostalgia for the holiday period.
This piece captures the magical and cozy atmosphere of a small village during Christmas time. Each clothespin has been carefully positioned to create an enchanting scene, with houses, trees, and small details that evoke the joyful spirit of winter. The clothespins become little houses, while the curved arches of the clothespins form windows and doors. Through his mastery in positioning and assembling the wooden clothespins, one can feel a sense of warmth and joy that represents winter and Christmas. The accurate details and refined finishes of the clothespins bring to life a picturesque and enchanting village.




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