Photo reportage : The trades of yesteryear

  Last weekend I attended a regional festival, the old trades were represented by the inhabitants of the village. Costumes and demonstrations were represented.

  I think it's important to keep that part of our history in mind.

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  The dentelle

  Lacemakers and lace-makers use bobbins and hooks, the work is meticulous, some craftsmen can make true works of art, the precision of lace can hardly be achieved mechanically.

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  Wool

  Wool workers harvested sheep's wool at the beginning of the warm season, after a long cleaning process, the wool is spun and transformed into spools to knit clothes afterwards.

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  Santon craftsman

  Santoniers create figures or decorative elements in terracotta. Their achievements are mainly used during the holiday season.

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  “La lavandière” washerwomen

  She was in charge of washing the laundry of restaurants, hotels or private individuals at the municipal wash-house.

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  Fishermen

  The fishermen started their day very early in the morning so that they could bring the fish back to the market, they spent their days repairing the lines.

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  The flea market

  The flea marketer meet on the weekend in village squares to sell old used items.

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  The musicians

  Often shopkeepers of the village, the musicians have always animated village festivals. Often accompanied by dancers, they give good humour and dynamism to events.

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  Traditional clothing