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Origin and history

The Musée de la Vannerie et de l'Artisanat de Vallabrègues is an establishment dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of local craft techniques. Located in the municipality of Vallabrègues, in the Occitan region, this museum focuses particularly on the art of basketry, an ancestral know-how related to the work of the osier and plant fibres. Although the available sources do not specify the exact period of its creation or development, its existence is part of a desire to transmit an artisanal heritage characteristic of this region.

In southern France, especially in Occitanie, artisanal activities such as basketry have long played a central role in the local economy and the daily life of communities. The wicker, utility or decorative objects were essential for agricultural work, transport or storage. Museums dedicated to these trades, such as Vallabrègues, allow us to understand the importance of these techniques in the social and cultural history of the region, while ensuring their sustainability in the face of industrial and technological developments.

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