Marcello Brufani, a master wood-worker in Assisi for many, many years, has his shop nestled into the edge of old Assisi. I met Marcello first in 1996 and don’t miss visiting him and his magical garden and workshop each time I’m in Assisi. Religious and folk art, most of which he has created himself, appears as found treasures throughout his terraced garden and expansive workshop.

This St. Francis tile painted and glazed by Marcello was surrounded with different bits rope and wire on a particular visit. Another time these were all be gone and Francis was framed with a different array of useful items. Marcello is always creating, whether it is the restoration of some antiquity from one of the churches or a personal art project.

Price: $200.00