Stamperia Pascucci: 200 Years of Rust-Printed Textiles in Romagna
In 2026, the Stamperia Pascucci in Gambettola, Italy, will mark its 200th anniversary with a series of exhibitions, performances, and partnerships. Established in 1826 and currently managed by Riccardo and Giuseppe Pascucci along with their children Matteo and Veronica, the workshop specializes in the 17th-century art of rust-printed textiles, utilizing pear-wood stamps and iron oxide dyes. It houses over 6,000 hand-carved stamps and an original wooden mangle from its founding year. Since the 2000s, it has collaborated with artists such as Tonino Guerra and Fendi. The anniversary events will feature a December 2025 exhibition, "Coperte da buoi," followed by "I colori che ridono" in May 2026, with support from local authorities and FAI.
Key facts
- Stamperia Pascucci in Gambettola founded in 1826, celebrates 200 years in 2026.
- Technique of rust-printed textiles dates to the 17th century.
- Workshop uses pear-wood stamps and iron oxide-based dyes.
- Over 6,000 hand-carved stamps and original 1826 wooden mangle preserved.
- Sixth and seventh generations: Riccardo, Giuseppe, Matteo, Veronica Pascucci.
- Collaborations with Tonino Guerra, Tinin Mantegazza, Gianfranco Zavalloni, Ilario Fioravanti.
- Fashion house Fendi used the prints for bags.
- 2026 program includes exhibitions, performances, and a major August 1 event.
Entities
Artists
- Tonino Guerra
- Tinin Mantegazza
- Gianfranco Zavalloni
- Ilario Fioravanti
- Salvatore Giannella
- Riccardo Pascucci
- Giuseppe Pascucci
- Matteo Pascucci
- Veronica Pascucci
Institutions
- Stamperia Pascucci
- Antica Stamperia Marchi
- Stamperia Bertozzi
- FAI
- Biblioteca Malatestiana
- Casa Fellini
- Fendi
Locations
- Gambettola
- Italy
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Forlì
- Cesena
- Ravenna
- Rimini
- Cesenatico
- Brisighella
- Romagna