Assisi Olive Wood - Via Portica — Local services in Assisi

I was blessed to first meet the owner of the shop 10 years ago, when I purchased a beautiful nativity scene that he had carved. The owner and his wife and daughters create almost everything in his shop. Their artistry is exquisite, and their carvings are superior to any others I have seen. This is the ONLY place in Italy I would buy olive wood creations. Over the past decade, we have been fortunate to return to Assisi several times, and it has been my delight to collect several more pieces that he and his family have created, such that we now have their artwork throughout our home. (Moreover, I always buy gifts for friends and family here, so several of my friends have their own “collections” of items from this beautiful family.) I cannot adequately articulate how special this little shop is. I recommend it...

The owner is a wonderful, kind man and skilled artist. We’ve gotten to know him in past trips, and while he isn’t in the store every day now, he and his family produce all the wood pieces for sale. They are beautiful (we’ve bought many over the years) and make wonderful souvenirs of your...

We visited this store yesterday. Everything is hand made by the owner and his family. Amazing talents, beautifully crafted objects and jewelry for very reasonable prices. If you visit Assisi, this...