Mercato delle Gaite - Part 3 - The Trades

Another part of contest of the Mercato are the trade demonstrations.  Each Gaite will have a couple of trades (crafts) from medieval times.  They work extensively to recreate the detailed steps for key trades that were established in each Gaite in Medieval times.  The demonstrations are primarily open in the evening, each presented with candles and torches that help establish such a wonderful atmosphere and ambiance as you walk around the town.

Here are some pictures from some of the demonstrations:

Cloth making ... starting with the silk worms ... all the way to weaving the cloth.

Candle making

Paper making

Creation of the pigments used in fresco painting

Creation of Instruments