Arazzeria Scassa
Historic tapestry workshop in Asti in the former Certosa di Valmanera: guided visits by appointment to the atelier, the antique looms and the Collezione Scassa.
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About the museum
The Arazzeria Scassa was founded in Asti in 1957 by Ugo Scassa and is one of the most important tapestry workshops in the world. Each tapestry is woven by hand on 17th-century looms using the traditional high-warp technique; the craft has been passed down within the family for two generations. The workshop became very well known in 1960, when it was commissioned to weave a series of tapestries for the ocean liner Leonardo da Vinci.
The workshop is located in the former Certosa di Valmanera, an old Vallombrosan monastery. By appointment, visitors can see the loggia of the charterhouse, the atelier and the workroom, where the 17th- and 18th-century high-warp looms, the raw materials and the restoration and conservation work on textile artefacts can be observed, together with part of the Collezione Scassa, which includes tapestries woven from designs by major Italian and foreign artists.
Highlights
- High-warp looms from the 17th and 18th centuries
- Collezione Scassa with tapestries woven from designs by major 20th-century artists
- Loggia of the former Certosa di Valmanera
- Visit to the atelier and restoration work
- Founded
- 1957
- Operated by
- Arazzeria Scassa
Admission & discounts
| Groups (7+ people) | €8 per personGroups of more than six people: €8 per person plus €90 for the guide; maximum 25 people per group. Groups already accompanied by a Piemonte Heritage guide: €8 per person. |
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| Individual guided visit (1 to 6 people) | €150Total rate for the group |
| Guided visit for schools | €7€7 per person plus €80 for the guide; two accompanying teachers free of charge |
Entry is only with a pre-booked guided tour.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Animals are not allowed in the atelier, with the exception of guide dogs.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Ample free parking at the entrance to the tapestry workshop.
The tapestry workshop is located in the former Certosa di Valmanera, in Asti; take the E70 exit for Asti Est or Asti Ovest.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits by appointment only, by email to info@arazzeriascassa.it. For schools, educational material is sent in PDF format. |
