Studio Moretti Caselli is a 15th-century building that offers tours of stained-glass-making, showcasing tools and furnaces. The family-owned workshop and studio boasts an incredible history of stained glass innovations dating back to Francesco Moretti and his nephew in the 1870s. Visitors can marvel at the breathtaking stained glass portrait of Queen Marguerite of Savoy. Booking ahead is recommended as the owners provide the tours, but it's worth calling several times to secure a spot.
The tour of studio was one of the best experience in Perugia. The guide who took us in their studio was super nice we enjoyed her storytellings very much.
Definitely recommend to visit the place for everyone in Perugia.
Jan Toufar — Google review
One of the best things we saw in Italy, period. A beautiful old building housing many of the original tools and sketches used to create these beautiful stained glass windows by the Caselli family. The works inside are breathtaking, and the entire process of their creation was explained expertly by a fantastic tour guide in English.
Guided tours without an appointment Tuesday and Wednesday from 11-1pm, but last entry is at 12:30pm. Ring the bell to be let in.
James Price — Google review
A highlight in Perugia was the tour my family and I had at the Moretti Caselli Stained Glass Studio. The tour was very informative, the host was incredibly hospitable, and the work could have hardly been more beautiful.
My favorite part of the tour took us into the space that served as an art studio, props room, and storage space for the full-sized "cartoons" (i.e. tracings) of the final designs. There were also samples of finished work on view.
The work of the studio stretches back five generations since the 1850s and is found not only in local churches, but around the world. We'd seen several of their windows in Assisi the day before, and in a post-studio tour we admired other works in Perugia's main duomo.
After already spending time looking at Italian art stretching back for centuries, it was fascinating to be exposed to the creativity and craft so relatively fresh and close up.
Barry Parks — Google review
Fascinating tour of an incredible, true "old world" family workshop and studio. Call ahead to book a tour, you may need to call several times to get someone on the phone, as it is the owners who provide the tours. Amazing history of stained glass innovations starting with Francesco Moretti and his nephew in the 1870's.
The stained glass portrait of Queen Marguerite of Savoy will take your breath away.
Michael Downing — Google review
A very special place. You have to book your tour in advance. We were welcomed very kindly and given a very thorough tour of this lovely house and studio. I really learned a lot about stained glass making! A donation of €5 per person is requested, which is more than fair.
Emilie Coalson-Kiner — Google review
Amazing and interesting.
I didn't know a thing about this place and only very little about glass painting. The family that owns the studio and house for centuries, are very welcoming and they gave a 2 hour tour of the place. The tour was very interesting and so if you have the time, don't miss it.
Amir Weitz — Google review
Amazing place. We learned so much about this tradition and this family of artists. Poala showed us around and was very happy to take the time to explain everything and answer our questions. The suggested donation is 5 Euro per person (cash only), but please give them more if you can afford it. These wonderful people definitely deserve the support! We had a great time— fascinating information and history, gorgeous art everywhere, and the family is so kind and informative.
Ani S — Google review
History, art, and so much beauty in working studio. Fascinating tour.
Bonnie Echmalian — Google review
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Museo-Laboratorio di tessitura a mano Giuditta Brozzetti
Museum-Laboratorio di tessitura a mano Giuditta Brozzetti is an artist-run museum in Perugia, Italy that specializes in textile and embroidery exhibitions. The museum has a collection of more than 1,000 pieces dating back to the 13th century, and offers visitors the chance to learn about traditional hand weaving techniques from fourth generation weaver Marta Cucchia.
Fantastic place that we discovered today on our outing. Amazing weaving industry business there that has been operating for a century. Marta, the owner was a great host. The machinery is fantastic, the products amazing and the lemon trees brilliant. Full of history. Bravo
Gavin Smith — Google review
If I could give this weaving company and the tour we had 10 stars I would. I was SO IMPRESSED with what this family has done to keep this very important and critical heritage business going. I was enthralled during my whole visit during our Trafalgar tour and VERY happy to hear that the Trafalgar tour company supports this endeavor. The weaving looms are magnificent and the fabric they produce was unbelievable! I just wish I had more money so I could have purchased something bigger than the little squares that I got.
La dame française qui a expliqué l'histoire de l'entreprise a fait un travail fantastique ! Merci!
The owner of the company along with her cute dog, showing off the looms at work and the blueprints for jacquard weaving really impressed me and you have inspired me now to get back to weaving now on my own little loom!
Lynda Marie Neilson — Google review
Great place staffed with really nice people. Visiting is free and you can you look around and take amazing pictures. They produce woven products in a manner they did in the middle ages. You can buy their products and they display and sell beautiful products from local artists. It's really a great place to visit when you are in Perugia. And it's the perfect place to buy an authentic souvenir or present for the people at home. Highly recommended.
Robin Hozee — Google review
When the NY Times did its travel piece on Perugia this was the first place it mentioned. And this place should not be missed. A full hands education in weaving in the Middle Ages. Ancient looms still being used to produce ancient tapestries. It a long lost art struggling to stay alive. Some bus tours have discovered it but don’t let that put off. It housed in a 13th century church with a spot where St Francis actually prayed. Even if you are numb to weaving the setting will awe and inspire you. There is no hard sell. You inspect and order what you want with a small deposit.
Bob Plunkett — Google review
Wonderful Museum - Lab, an essential Place to visit in Perugia if you’re a textile or embroidery lover.
Glocalist Map — Google review
Beautiful hand loomed artisanal products available for purchase and fascinating history of Perugia's fine textile works. Many working looms dating back hundreds of years, a must see.
A. E. Casolino — Google review
Unique place with owner who is a fantastic guide, great entertainer, and even better storyteller. The place opens on weekends for larger groups only. Even though there were only two of us, the hostess invited us for a guided tour before the arrival of the other group. The looms are spectacular and the stories behind the craft and exhibits are captivating (universally, not only textile enthusiasts). It was the highlight of our one-day trip to Perugia ✨
Anna Katarzyna M — Google review
My wife and I had a great time at the textile musuem. We showed up on a weekday mid-day and there was no one else there. I was surprised that there was no cost to entry, I soon learned that it's because it's also a working business that still manufactures textiles. The employees were very nice and explained all about the process they use and the looms. Also they have multiple dogs and a cat that were a welcome surprise for my 5yo and 8yo. It is not that big so you don't need to plan for more than 30 minutes here.