LINENS FROM UMBRIA

When I wrote about our lunch in Montefalco, I mentioned PARDI LINENS. They’re based in Montefalco and according to their website are “the only weaving mill in Umbria.” I was confused by this since I knew our friend Giacomo had taken tourists to a mill in Perugia. And then my friend Mary, who’s lived near Montefalco for over 40 years wrote THIS POST (Be sure to click on the link to see the beautiful photos!) about BROZZETTI LINENS. Hmmmm.....

Well, I knew Mary would be able to answer my questions, so I asked her, “What’s the difference between Pardi and Brozzetti?”, and this was her answer:

“There really is NO comparison: Brozzetti is a 100% by hand production with no computer or electric intervention. The technique, the threads, the generation to generation passed on skills and dedication, the exclusive all by hand procedure makes for UNIQUE, one of a kind, exquisite textiles of the highest possible quality. The difference is clear when you have a Pardi in one hand and a Brozzetti in another and compare using all five senses.”

So there you have it, and for those of you visiting Umbria, you can tour the BROZZETTI facility in Perugia…..think what a great souvenir or gift a tablecloth or runner would be! Additionally they don’t weigh much and there’s no breakage to worry about! For those of you who stay at Mary’s beautiful country inn, GENIUS LOCI, located just outside Bevagna, she has a selection of the Brozetti linens available for purchase there, just in case you run out of time!