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Household linen by GARNIER-THIEBAUT
The “Garnier-Thiebaut” brand is one of the 3 last jacquard French manufacturers. Reminder: Jacquard fabric is a textured fabric with complex patterns woven into it, rather than printed, dyed or embroidered on the top. It is the French Joseph-Marie Jacquard, a weaver of the textile Lyon city, who created in 1801 the revolutionary Jacquard loom.The machine uses a series of punch cards, rather than a draw boy, to guide the loom, telling it which threads to raise at which times in order to create a jacquard weave. “Bistanclaque pan ” is the other nickname of the jacquard loom, due to its specific working noise. And by the way, the same…
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Coated wooden toys by VILAC
The VILAC brand is a well-known company for the coated wood toys & games. It was founded in 1911 in the east of France (Jura mountains) by Mr Narcisse Villet, a wood-turning craftsman. Since then the colorful toys had met success….so much than now, only 30 % of the production is made in France ! In 2007, the company has been awarded by the French EPV label (Living Heritage Company) for its technical know-how. In the 100% made in France products, you will have the choice between the iconic race or vintage cars, culbuto, stacking or pull toys, music or money boxes, umbrellas, yoyos…. …
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Wooden game by JEU JURA
In 1911 in the Jura mountains area (east of France), Mr Henri Liégeon founded a wood workshop. 20 years later his son started to manufacture wooden toys and games. And more than 100 years later, Jeu Jura is still a family business, creator of iconic french games. 100% made in Jura, the choice is wide : classical board game boxes (some countain 150 rules games). Construction games ( with the famous Swiss mountain cabin model ,since 1931 !). Outdoor games (croquet, bowling or pétanque). Carpenter’s workbench and tools kits. School boards… Just make you choice ! You can buy the Jeu Jura games in toys…
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Blackcurrant (cassis) liquor from DIJON City.
What about testing one of the most famous french apéritif ? A mix of blackcurrant liquor with a Bourgogne Aligoté white wine … the famous “Kir” ! The blackcurrant berry (“cassis” in french) originally comes from cold countries ( Scandinavia, Tibet, Siberia…). Implanted in France during the XVI century, the blackcurrant leaves were infused for medicinal purposes. But in 1841, in the Dijon city (Burgundy area), Mr Auguste-Denis Lagoute created a new recipe: the first blackcurrant liquor. With the help of his son-in-law, Mr Henri Lejay, this creamy product with strong aroma became successful. The mix of simple white wine with this liquor was named “blanc-cassis”. The current “Kir” formula…
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Wood toys, games & puzzles by JANOD
Created in 1970 in the Jura mountains area (east of France) by Louis Janod, the brand was initially dedicated to local wood toys and games. It is well-known for toddlers toys and pretend plays, but JANOD also diversified its ranges: cardboard puzzles, games, outdoor accessories, arts & craft boxes. The JANOD products met success in France and abroad. But the consequence is that only 35 % of the products are 100% manufactured in France ( remaining part comes from East Europe and Asia). One of their best sellers products is the magnetic wood puzzle (France, Europe or World map). For another french touch, some of their puzzles have a Parisian…
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Umbrella by GUY DE JEAN
Guy de Jean is an umbrellas manufacturer since 1920, located in the Bourgogne region. Quality and creativity are the key words of this French company. A large choice of umbrellas and sun-shade umbrellas are available. The company also collaborates with well-known brands such as: the fashion designer Chantal Thomas the fashion designer Jean-Paul Gauthier the naive art painter Fabienne Delacroix Some umbrellas have a beautiful Parisian style…No doubt yo will find your favorite one ! Guy de Jean tailor-made know-how has been awarded by he EPV label (Living Heritage Company) in 2011. You can buy these umbrellas on the e-shop or in retailers shops (such as…
