champorcher
tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
thurday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
sunday
09:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 17:00
On appointment: yes
Wool and hemp have been processed in the Aosta Valley region for centuries: a historic tradition, deeply rooted into the territory, an expression of its local craft identity. Champorcher (Aosta) in particular, has always been known for its extensive textile activity. The Lou Dzeut cooperative was founded in 1989 by a group of women aiming to preserve and revive the local textile traditions. The cooperative has in fact offered local women the opportunity to keep upholding this trade, extremely valuable to Champorcher’s history and heritage.
Here, on ancient wooden looms, hemp or linen is woven by hand to create and embroider trousseaus and textile artefacts, abiding by the rules of traditional techniques, thus ensuring the uniqueness and quality of each product. The practicality, durability and understated elegance of these garments exude a timeless flair: in fact, for their motifs and decorations, seamstresses and embroiderers draw inspiration from a vast sampler of pieces derived from historical family trousseaus.
The cooperative was able to help the local community thrive and shine a light on its important heritage.
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