In Faucigny (Arve Valley), in the late 19th–early 20th centuries, rural life revolved around the family farm and typical traditional dwellings (a combination of stone and wood, large agricultural spaces, and outbuildings). Savoyard traditional dress reflected a specific social code (age, status, family situation, mourning)—the headdress, apron, and type of fabric served as social indicators and also reflected the local area.