Fili in Trama – International Lace and Embroidery Exhibition
The international lace and embroidery exhibition and market in the village of Panicale
About Fili in Trama
Lace and Embroidery Take Centre Stage in Panicale
Fili in Trama is the International Exhibition and Market for Lace and Embroidery that transforms Panicale, a medieval village in the province of Perugia and one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, into a grand showcase of textile art every September. The event is rooted in the local tradition of Panicale tulle (the famous "Ars Panicalensis"), which is still preserved today in the town's Tulle Museum.
Exhibitors from Around the World
Over sixty exhibitors, both national and international, set up their stalls along the streets and in the characteristic locations of the village: threads, embroidered fabrics, lace items, vintage clothing, and designer creations. Alongside the market, embroidery schools from all over Italy present various working techniques, accompanied by art artisans.
Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, and Culture
The Fili in Trama programme goes beyond commerce: exhibitions and collections, fashion shows, round tables, solidarity initiatives, workshops for children, and musical interludes (including performances at the Cesare Caporali Theatre) make up a schedule that combines craftsmanship, art, and social interaction. Guided tours accompany visitors to discover the artistic heritage of the village, from the Tulle Museum to its historic churches.
A Reference Event
Organised by the association La Trama di Anita with the GAL Trasimeno-Orvietano, Fili in Trama has become a benchmark for textile sector enthusiasts and professionals, capable of attracting visitors from all over Italy and abroad to Panicale, while simultaneously promoting the Lake Trasimeno area.
Fili in Trama — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Fili in Trama is expected in September, following the usual placement on the third weekend of the month. After the twelfth edition in 2024 (September 13-15), the International Lace and Embroidery Exhibition confirms its formula in the village of Panicale (PG).
The usual programme includes over sixty national and international exhibitors spread across the village's streets and squares, embroidery schools showcasing various techniques, art artisans, exhibitions and collections, fashion shows, round tables on textiles and solidarity, workshops for children, and musical interludes with performances at the Cesare Caporali Theatre. Exact dates and detailed programme will be announced by the organisers closer to the event.
Programme Fili in Trama 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published by the organisers in the weeks preceding the event. The exhibition traditionally offers, over three days:
- Exhibition-market with over 60 national and international exhibitors in the village streets and squares
- Embroidery schools with demonstrations of various working techniques
- Exhibitions, collections, and guided tours (Tulle Museum, historic churches)
- Fashion shows featuring lace and embroidery creations
- Round tables on textiles, social issues, and solidarity
- Workshops for children and solidarity initiatives
- Musical interludes and performances at the Cesare Caporali Theatre
Exact dates to be confirmed on the official event channels.
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Practical information — Fili in Trama
Where
Panicale (PG), historic centre: streets, squares, Cesare Caporali Theatre, Tulle Museum, and village churches.
How to get there
By car: from the Bettolle-Perugia link road, take the exit for Trasimeno, then local roads towards Panicale. By train: Castiglione del Lago station, then bus connections.
When
In September, traditionally on the third weekend of the month.
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Where does it take place — Fili in Trama
Centro storico di Panicale