Fili in Trama - 2nd International Exhibition of Lace and Embroidery in Panicale

Another huge weekend in this little village of Panicale. This is the second year of this international exhibition of lace and embroidery and the village is dressed to please. 

The fountain looks gorgeous with lawn and flowers decorating its steps and rim.

The shops all have a little display of the local lacemakers' talents.

The Mayor cut the ribbon and opened the festival.

Those small rooms that appeared from behind closed doors for the grape festival have reappeared as exhibition spaces and sales points. Other larger spaces have opened in the castle and along lane ways. Additionally marquees have been set up, art works hang on the 1000 year old walls and people demonstrating their crafts are seated all about town.

The hand work is exquisite and the many uses for these amazing talents is incredible - lace ear rings, mediaeval costumes for parades, clothing that must take years to make and be beyond value.