Handicrafts, arts & crafts
Popular South Tyrolean felt products include warm winter slippers called “Patschen” or “Toppar”.
Artistic handicrafts

For centuries South Tyrol's farmers lived in self-sufficient communities, producing almost everything they needed themselves. They and their womenfolk spent the long winter evenings spinning, weaving, sewing and carving wood.

Typical products included objects of everyday use such as baskets and woollen socks and stockings, though also Nativity crib figures and accessories to embellish...
Arts & crafts in South Tyrol
Pillow lace making in the Valle Aurina/Ahrntal valley
Pillow lace making
The production of gossamer-thin lace is closely interwoven with...
Peacock-quill embroidery
Peacock-quill embroidery
Artistic embroidery using split peacock feathers adorns traditional...
Wood carving in Val Gardena/Gröden
Wood carving
In Val Gardena/Gröden the centuries-old tradition of artistic wood...
Wool processing in South Tyrol
Wool processing
In South Tyrol wool is used to produce a diversity of clothing, from...