Museo-Laboratorio di tessitura a mano Giuditta Brozzetti
About This Museum
Tucked away in a quiet Perugia side street, this isn't your typical museum; it's a living, breathing workshop where the rhythmic clatter of 19th-century looms echoes off ancient stone walls. What makes it truly unique is that you're stepping into Giuditta Brozzetti's actual atelier, a family-run labor of love that has preserved the region's textile traditions for over a century. The air hums with purpose as weavers work at these magnificent wooden machines, creating stunning fabrics using patterns and techniques passed down through generations. It feels less like a curated exhibit and more like you've been granted a backstage pass to a secret world of artistry.
Collection Highlights
The real stars are the massive Jacquard and damask looms themselves, each one a piece of history. You'll see vibrant textiles featuring traditional Umbrian motifs—geometric patterns, griffins, and intricate floral designs—that tell stories older than the building itself. Don't miss the stunning altar cloths and the reinterpretations of medieval patterns that look like they leaped from a Renaissance painting.
Visitor Information
You absolutely must book ahead via their website or Facebook page, as this is a working studio with limited access. When you go, be prepared to be mesmerized by the sound and sight of creation in action—it’s an immersive sensory experience you won't forget.
Architecture & Building
The workshop is housed within the soaring, atmospheric vaults of a deconsecrated 13th-century Franciscan church, where the original stonework and sacred feel create an almost reverent backdrop for the craft.
Contact & Location
Address: Via Tiberio Berardi, Elce, Sant'Erminio, Ponte Rio, Perugia, Umbria, 06122, Italia
Phone: +39 075 40236
Website: Visit Website
