In these small villages, craftwork complemented livestock farming, agriculture and the timber trade. People used to make all kinds of things for themselves at home, from tools and utensils to clothing.

Even still, there were a good number of craftsmen, some of whom worked for the village while others sold their wares from village to village.
  - Spoon-makers: there were many and they made just enough to live off. The spoon-makers of Bigüezal, who frequented the Ravine of Arbaiun for box wood, were well-known, as were those from Erro and Aezkoa, strong in number.
- Pan-makers: the pan-makers from Lumbier were well-known throughout the district.
- Blacksmiths: ordinary blacksmiths who used to do veterinary work.
- Weavers, tailors and cobblers: these competed with home production, although some were obliged to pass hard proficiency examinations, such as the tailors of Roncal, who were examined on their skill at making the traditional dress of the Valley.
- Lesser-known, but extremely appreciated trades: chocolate-makers: Pedro Mayo from Otsagabia and Subiza in Erro.
- Almadieros (those who transported timber downstream), espadrille-makers from Roncal and Salazar, katedraticos from Hiriberri in Aezkoa (katedras or small wooden chairs), zoketeros from Bigüezal (zoketas or small wooden boxes to store the stones used to sharpen scythes)
- Sculptors of stone and carvers of wood, such as Garralda's Jose Rota.
These trades have now all but disappeared, but new ways of making a living have arisen the creativity of small-scale craftsmen and artists (sculptors, painters…)
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