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Italy
Sally Watkins

Insider Find: The Giuditta Brozzetti weaving studio (39-075/40236; brozzetti.com) in a small workshop in Perugia's San Francesco delle Donne, a deconsecrated 13th-century church. Founded by Giuditta Brozzetti in 1921 to showcase the handwork of village women, it's now managed by her daughter and granddaughter. The intricate patterns they follow today are the same as the originals; many are created on antique pedal looms.

Years as Agent: 23

Other Specialties: Western Europe.

Consulting Fee: From $350.

Contact Information: Century Travel & Cruises, Austin, Tex., 512/327-8760, sallyw@century-tvl.com