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Le Musée des Tissus has become a center for textile and fabric restoration, conservation, training, teaching and documentation. Their library and document department holds an archive of over 30,000 works pertaining to research into textiles and their histories.
29 sty 2022 · Discover the fantastic Textile History in France as we go back to the past in various sites in France: Paris, Lodève, Lyon and Romans-sur-Isère.
12 maj 2016 · The Genius of La Fabrique is the title of the latest exhibition at the Museum of Fabrics and Decorative Arts in Lyon. Although Lyon is now dominated by manufacture of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and the bio-tech industries, the silk and fabric connection is what makes up the heart and soul of this city.
ARCHIVES NATIONALES. A unique retrospective of the history of the French textile industry and its economic and social development from the 17th century to the present day, the ‘Made in France: a history of textiles’ exhibition features exclusive samples held by the French National Archives that bear witness to the craftsmanship and quality of French textiles, while also embodying the ...
14 lis 2023 · In this special issue, objects are a way of thinking about a particularly French past. What is the special significance of material cultures to how the histories of France and the French-speaking world have been conceived?
This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of French textile production, touching on its history, major regions, key processes, notable fabrics, and the vocabulary associated with this craft.
The story begins in 1808 when Charles Tiran and his son-in-law Laurent Vian established a wool mill on the banks of the river Sorgue, making wool throws and blankets. Two centuries later, the little mill has become a prestigious factory and the only one still working in France.
