Inhabitants:
4212

Altitude:
489



The original conglomeration was located nearby Pra Martino and It was only at the beginning of ’900, after the establishment of the Riv company premises, that the Inhabited place moved closer to the stream. Since then the history of Villar has been permeated by an Industrial thinking: the village was the birthplace of senator Giovanni Agnelli, founder of the Fiat group and mayor of the village for about 50 years.

 

 


 


Lerda Mario

This joiner studio has been working for 23 years. Besides wood doors and windows, It manufactures farmstyle furniture and shapes mountain style environments. The studio manufactures doors, windows and furniture but devotes Itself to artistic handicrafts as well, taking Into account both tradition and the valley typical style.
Photo: Sideboard out of larch

Laggiard Gianluca

The craftsman's dexterity associated to modern creativity. This studio, which was established In 1993, mainly manufactures furniture and shapes environments, where the original space peculiarities are skilfully exploited according to the customers' requirements. Gianluca manufactures customized furniture being absolutely respectful of materials and shapes as well as taking care of each detail, thus guaranteeing superior quality and valuable products.
Photo: The goniometer of the future

 

Valley handicraft products exhibition centre


In the premises hosting the local handicrafts permanent exhibition, the single producers have the chance to set up Individual stands to promote their products. The Idea Is to strengthen the handicraft production, thus having the opportunity of "showing off" on a bigger market share. Open to the public from Monday to Friday from 10 to 13 and 15 to 18; Saturday and Sunday from 14 to 19.


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