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Switzerland. Canton Valais. Evolène. Hèrens valley. Carnival. Young men, called "Empaillés", wear jute clothes filled with hay in traditional costumes. The clothes of the stuffed (Empaillés) are made with recycled bags of flour. Several hours are necessary to fill with hay the bags which constitute their disguise. © 1995 Didier Ruef