Valtopina hosts the 22nd edition of the Embroidery and Textile Exhibition

A heritage of textile wisdom

From September 4th to 6th, 2026, the medieval village of Valtopina, strategically located near Foligno in the Umbria region, hosts the 22nd edition of the Embroidery and Textile Exhibition. The event serves as a privileged observatory on Italian and international textile production, fostering a dialogue between the preservation of historical memory and contemporary technical evolutions.

Cultural and educational program

The event structures its offerings through a series of specialized workshops and short courses dedicated to embroidery and basketry techniques. These activities, open to various age groups, reach their intellectual peak with the conference titled The Contemporaneity of Craftsmanship, a moment of critical reflection on the economic and social value of artistic trades in the current context. Simultaneously, the calendar includes free educational initiatives aimed at younger participants, focused on passing down artisanal knowledge.

Contemporary Fiber Art

In the halls of the Embroidery and Textile Museum, a space that bears witness to the area's textile vocation, the 3rd International Biennial of Contemporary Fiber Art will be inaugurated. The exhibition, which remains open to the public until December 8th, 2026, explores the expressive potential of natural and synthetic fibers, moving away from traditional embroidery to embrace artistic languages linked to sculpture and avant-garde installation.

Conclusion and awards

The three-day event concludes on Sunday with the awards ceremony for the Embroidering Umbria 2026 competition. This recognition serves as a meeting point for excellence in the sector, celebrating technical skill and compositional originality. The setting of the Umbrian village transforms the entire event into an immersive experience, where the culture of needle and thread intertwines with community identity and the preservation of the urban landscape of Valtopina.

Logistical information

The exhibition is accessible to the public during the hours established for the three-day trade fair, while the Biennial remains open until its seasonal closing. For specific details regarding course registration, the awards calendar, and ticket purchases, please visit the official channels or contact the event's organizing secretariat.