Artisans of Provence

Discover the many talented artists and artisans living and working in Provence that I admire and those that I collaborated with on my Luxe Provence collections over the years.

In the Atelier: Aurore Pélisson

In the Atelier: Aurore Pélisson

One of our favorite artisans in Provence that we'd like to shine the spotlight on is the sustainable, natural-dye, textile designer Aurore Pélisson.  A few years back, we collaborated together on a limited-edition version of one of our most popular dresses, our Athena Dress that featured silk that was first hand-dyed by Aurore, using only local natural dyes derived from plants such as: garance, pomegranate and walnut shells. I asked her to create a champ ...

In the Atelier: Aurélie Alvarez

In the Atelier: Aurélie Alvarez

Aurélie Alvarez is a visual artist from the celebrated antiquing, town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence.  I discovered Aurélie's work years ago, in the concept store, La Caravane des Créateurs, in Saint Rémy de Provence. Her beautiful artwork was presented alongside one of my favorite local textile artisans, Aurore Pelisson, and turns out,  of course they are also friends. From her incredible, atelier in the rafters of a 16th Century hotel particulier, Aurélie, a ...

In the Atelier: Valérie Casado

In the Atelier: Valérie Casado

I discovered the work of Valérie Casado at Maison&Objet in Paris and was obsessed...plus she was living in Provence! I quickly asked her to collaborate with me for our Luxe Provence boutique collections and our artisanal candle. I had the pleasure of visiting Valérie's atelier several times to plan our design collaboration and discover her beautiful porcelain creations just outside the charming Provence village of Isle sur la Sorgue. Each of Valérie's pieces is ...

Artisan Spotlight: Atelier Simone Indigo

Artisan Spotlight: Atelier Simone Indigo

I love to shine the light on the talented artisans that I meet and collaborate with here in Provence. I began working with this indigo textile artist in 2016, beginning with our silk carré collection inspired by the Provence sky and the calanques. Now we are very proud to feature her work again in our Luxe Provence Vintage Collection as we strive to expand our sustainable and natural dye collection in alignment ...

AnneLaure Humblot’s Dreamy Creations

AnneLaure Humblot’s Dreamy Creations

Each season, I bring you behind the scenes of a talented artisan or designer working here in Provence. It brings me so much pleasure to discover and spotlight the talented people that are inspired daily by the beauty of living here in Provence. And even more, that we are able to deliver their stunning creations to your doorstep.A few short months ago, I discovered AnneLaure Humblot's whimsical and highly artistic work. I ...

Behind the Weave: Brun de Vian Tiran

Behind the Weave: Brun de Vian Tiran

I had the pleasure of touring the meticulously-crafted textiles of Brun de Vian Tiran, a prestige, family-run Provence manufacturer since 1806. My educational visit was led by Pierre Darlay at their manufacturing facilities to learn more about the sustainable manufacturing process of their fibers. Since its inception, this family-run business has been located right in the center ville of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which has a long history of working with silk and wool working ...