Lace, threads that unite
At the MAV- Museo dell’Artigianato Valdostano di Tradizionale , the exhibition “Merletti, fili che uniscono” is open to the public, dedicated to two excellent artisan traditions: les Dentellières de Cogne and the Scuola Merletti di Gorizia . Outlining the history, similarities and differences of these two manual skills through the exhibited heritage, the exhibition invites the public to discover a very ancient tradition and its deep cultural and identity roots .
An exhibition of delicate lace but above all a story of family knowledge, of young and old women and of a repeated and patient gesture, that of hands that intertwine threads.
The exhibition can be visited until October 31st from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 and admission is included in the MAV ticket.
Journey into tradition
In the months of July, August and September the museum offers several events for a “Journey into Tradition”, a guided tour of the museum and its heritage that becomes an ideal journey through memory, matter, form, gesture and beauty to discover the wealth of symbols, knowledge and identity values of craftsmanship.
The visits are scheduled on the following days: 15 and 29 July; 6 and 26 August; 3 September at 3.00 pm and cost €12 for adults, €3 for children, free for children up to 3 years old.
Reservation required on the website www.lartisana.vda.it/biglietti