Enjoy an immersive experience in Tombolo Aquilano, the bobbin lacemaking technique developed in L’Aquila in 15th century Italy. Under the guidance of Simona Iannini, you will become familiar with a fascinating technique that has remained unchanged for centuries. Tombolo Aquilano belongs to the family of Torchon lace. The lace is obtained by interweaving a number of threads attached to bobbins according to a pattern outlined on a pricking card that is pinned to a pillow. Participants in the beginner’s course are provided the tools and thread to create a coloured flower to take home as a souvenir. This course costs 60 EUR and lasts 2 hours.

Enjoy an immersive experience in Tombolo Aquilano, the bobbin lacemaking technique developed in L’Aquila in 15th century Italy. Under the guidance of Simona Iannini, you will become familiar with a fascinating technique that has remained unchanged for centuries. Tombolo Aquilano belongs to the family of Torchon lace. The lace is obtained by interweaving a number of threads attached to bobbins according to a pattern outlined on a pricking card that is pinned to a pillow. Participants in the beginner’s course are provided the tools and thread to create a coloured flower to take home as a souvenir. This course costs 50 EUR per person and lasts 3 hours.