Wicker and Basketry Museum

Life in the troglodyte village of Villaines-les-Rochers has been centred on basketrywork for centuries. The village represents the largest group of basketry workers in France. In a contemporary woven setting, the recent museum depicts both the traditional and modern aspects this craft. The five exhibit areas display a wealth of decorative and utilitarian objects, representing all the aspects of weaving with plants and willow growing, from their origins to the present day.

Life in the troglodyte village of Villaines-les-Rochers has been centred on basketrywork for centuries. The village represents the largest group of basketry workers in France. In a contemporary woven setting, the recent museum depicts both the traditional and modern aspects this craft. The five exhibit areas display a wealth of decorative and utilitarian objects, representing all the aspects of weaving with plants and willow growing, from their origins to the present day. Traditional and contemporary basket-making know-how, heritage from the past, still existing today. Free visit. Life in the troglodyte village of Villaines-les-Rochers has been centred on basketrywork for centuries. The village represents the largest group of basketry workers in France. In a contemporary woven setting, the

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