The Sant'Orso Fair is, above all, a great popular event that highlights the creativity and industry of the area's mountain people. Each year around a thousand artists and craftsmen from the Aosta Valley exhibit their work, showing with pride and justificable satisfaction the fruits of their labour.For some it is hobby while for others it is a full-time profession, thought all exhibitors follow traditional craft methods. All of the traditional craft activities can be seen here: wood sculpture and carving, creation of objects in local "ollare" stone, wrought iron, "drap" cloth, wool weaving on ancient wooden looms, as well as lace, wicker, household objects, wooden ladders, barrels…
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