Fili in Trama – Mostra Internazionale del Merletto e del Ricamo
The international lace and embroidery market-exhibition in the village of Panicale
About Fili in Trama
Lace and embroidery take centre stage in Panicale
Fili in Trama is the International Exhibition of Lace and Embroidery that every September transforms Panicale, a medieval village in the province of Perugia among Italy's Most Beautiful Villages, into a grand showcase of textile art. The event is rooted in the local tradition of Panicale tulle (the famous "Ars Panicalensis"), still preserved today in the village's Tulle Museum.
Exhibitors from all over the world
Over sixty exhibitors, national and international, set up their stalls along the characteristic streets and locations of the village: yarns, embroidered fabrics, lace items, vintage clothing, and designer creations. Alongside the market, embroidery schools from all over Italy present various techniques, alongside 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 Teatro Cesare Caporali) make up a schedule that combines craftsmanship, art, and social interaction. Guided tours accompany visitors to discover the village's artistic heritage, from the Tulle Museum to its historic churches.
A benchmark 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, attracting visitors from all over Italy and abroad to Panicale, while also 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 Exhibition of Lace and Embroidery confirms its formula in the village of Panicale (PG).
The usual programme includes over sixty national and international exhibitors spread throughout the village streets and squares, embroidery schools demonstrating various techniques, art artisans, exhibitions and collections, fashion shows, round tables on textiles and solidarity, workshops for children, and musical interludes and performances at the Teatro Cesare Caporali. 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 typically offers, over three days:
- Market-exhibition with over 60 national and international exhibitors in the village streets and squares
- Embroidery schools with demonstrations of various techniques
- Exhibitions, collections, and guided tours (Tulle Museum, historic churches)
- Fashion shows featuring lace and embroidery creations
- Round tables on textiles, social interaction, and solidarity
- Workshops for children and solidarity initiatives
- Musical interludes and performances at the Teatro Cesare Caporali
Exact dates to be confirmed on the official channels of the event.
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Practical information — Fili in Trama
Where
Panicale (PG), historic centre: streets, squares, Teatro Cesare Caporali, Museo del Tulle and village churches.
How to get there
By car: from the Bettolle-Perugia ring road, 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