Soleiado is a French brand heir from Manufactures Jourdan (via Manufactures Veran) created in 1806. While it is now a prêt a porter brand, it was originally producing bloc printed fabrics and was the very last french “indienneur” or maker of “Indiennes”: printed...
Inspiration
Sur la route du Tokaido @ Musée Guimet
It seems as I haven' really come back from Japan... keep looking for indigo everywhere! On a busy day in paris, I managed to stop at the Musee Guimet to catch an exhibition showcasing a flurry of etchings from the famed Tokaido route. The Tokaido is the east...
Lee Young-Hee, l’etoffe des rêves
A sublime exhibition at the Musee Guimet in Paris, an endless source of inspiration as all her creations where based on naturally dyed, hand made fabrics, dreamy indeed! The exhibition opens with traditional Korean costumes, all recreated by the Korean stylist. Most...
Aizumi-cho historical museum
Another perl in our awesome trip organised by @leafLuberon around the indigo course at Buaisou Set in the former house of a major indigo merchant, this museum traces the history of indigo production, and use: from seed to fabric. The exquisite miniature scenes are a...




