rs get their name from one of their characteristics: they live in groups and move in single file. Gardeners usually notice their presence when they find silk cocoons in an oak or pine tree. These silky nests look like large white pouches hanging from the trees. The caterpillars weave these silk nes ...
large water wheels driven by the Sorgue. These ancient water wheels bear witness to a once prosperous industrial past, when the town housed wool and silk factories. This activity continued until the 19th century. Another sight not to be missed is the "partage des eaux" located 1 km upstream from ...
ed 'the hill that works', as opposed to Fourvière 'the hill that prays'. In the 19th century, this district was indeed that of the Canuts, i.e. the silk workers. On the set, many elements pay tribute to this facet of the district's history. To follow in the footsteps of these textile workers, ...
tations' where old industrial heritage buildings have been rehabilitated into cultural spaces. This is the case, for example, of Svilara, a former silk dye factory that now hosts photography and contemporary art exhibitions. The city's former industrial area, nicknamed 'Chinatown', is now a ve ...
ecome sought-after collectibles for lovers of the Christmas season and its fairy-tale decorations. Some models are actually dressed in real cloth, silk or leather clothes, precious stones and accessories. Their details and handcrafted manufacture make them true works of art! ...
What is batik fabric? The batik fabric is a polychrome patterned fabric created using a handmade method of printing on fabric. Cotton and silk are the two most common raw materials used to make this kind of patterned fabric. The word 'batik' comes from Javanese and means 'written with wax'. This ...
t the fabric of your garments. When purchasing, favor materials that wrinkle the least, such as acrylic, elastane, polyester, and polyamide, but also silk and lyocell (an eco-friendly fiber made from wood pulp). Try to avoid linen and cotton as much as possible because these two fabrics tend to wrin ...
