In South Tyrol, traditional crafts are still practiced and are often passed down from generation to generation, especially in rural areas. These skills include carving, bobbin lace, felting, and hand weaving.
Skilled hands in South Tyrol use wood, glass, felt, and wool to create not only tools, clothing, jewellery, and decorative objects, but also true masterpieces of craftsmanship. Some of these items are produced on-site at the Merano Christmas Market, where visitors can observe the creative process up close in the “Living Handicrafts Room” on the Kurpromenade.
2025–2026 Program:
27.11.-29.11.2025 LE FATE DEL FILO
Household items in various materials; creative sewing
30.11.-03.12.2025 IRENE’S PERLENDEKO
Christmas jewellery made with beads
04.12.-06.12.2025 CREAZIONI MONIQUE
Crocheted bags and knitted women’s accessories
07.12.-10.12.2025 ANDREAS SCHWABL
Wooden candles and wooden nativity scenes in glass bottles
11.12.-13.12.2025 ROSI’S FILZIDEEN
Decorative items made of felt
14.12.-17.12.2025 ELISA’S CREATIONS
Fashion jewellery with glass beads; handmade crocheted or knitted items
18.12.-20.12.2025 CHRIcrea
Fashion jewellery and other items made from recycled materials
21.12.-24.12.2025 SABINE’S KLEINE TONWERKSTATT
Ceramic products for home and garden
25.12.-27.12.2025 CHRISTINA’S UND VALENTINO’S KREATIONEN
Christmas items (angels, nativity scenes, gnomes, etc.) & sewn products
28.12.-31.12.2025 MARIA HOFER
Knitted and crocheted items
01.01.-03.01.2026 ALLES AUS FILZ: HUT & CO
Hats and accessories made of felt
04.01.-06.01.2026 STOFFE E LANE
Sewing and creative crochet