I am The Mollettaio
I am Domenico Cardile, known as The Mollettaio, an artist who transforms simple wooden clothespins into works of art that evoke the magnificence of churches. With care and precision, I create extraordinary architectural structures, using clothespins as if they were "bricks", not by chance, since I am also a master bricklayer.
My works are a tribute to creativity and to the beauty that can be found even in the most ordinary objects. I am proud to share my unique talent with the world. My profession has always been in the construction field; I worked as a mason until I was diagnosed with a rare illness. Fortunately, I recovered, but I could no longer continue my job. However, I've never liked being idle, so I decided to give space to my artistic side.
My passion came to life little by little, over the years, I refined my technique, dedicating myself to ever larger and more majestic creations. It wasn't easy to learn, since there is no "tutorial" on how to work with wooden clothespins!
This website aims to share my art with everyone and to make it known as widely as possible.












