The World’s Finest Handcrafted Luxury Fabrics for High-End Designers
Get to know the world’s finest handcrafted luxury fabrics and their visionary creators. These artisans and studios are not just redefining traditional crafts; they are preserving cultural heritage, pioneering sustainable practices, and elevating craftsmanship into the future. Here’s a look at some of the most remarkable makers, each contributing uniquely to their communities and the evolving world of sustainable luxury.
Discover the most visionary creators transforming craftsmanship worldwide. These exceptional artisans and innovative studios are not only redefining traditional crafts but also safeguarding invaluable cultural heritage. Embracing sustainability at every step, they pioneer eco-friendly practices and elevate craftsmanship into a new era of conscious luxury. Join us in celebrating these remarkable makers, each uniquely enriching their communities and shaping the evolving landscape of sustainable luxury.
Audrey B. Studio
Joyful Connection to Haute Couture
With an approach that transcends traditional disciplines, Audrey B. Studio develops soft materials and systems in order to create atypical and ambitious bespoke projects for its clients. In the studio’s collection of samples, geometric rigor meets a playful, non-conformist spirit dear to their creator. In an unrelenting research for innovation, the studio has the unique ability to mix, match and borrow from various materials and know-hows. Materials are folded, embroidered, braided, cut… giving them a new aspect and a new behaviour, inviting us to new interactions.
At the crossroads of art, fashion, design and architecture, the studio isn’t limited to specific applications. Instead, it invents systems that can exist in different materials and scales, offering finalized concepts that catch the eye and spark curiosity. Through a unique intersection of materials and craftsmanship, the studio develops three- dimensional imaginaries that embodies the DNA of its clients.
Atelier Aurelia Leblanc
The Poetry of Unexpected Structures
Atelier Aurélia Leblanc is an artisanal weaving and original print design studio based in Paris. Their approach is to highlight rare and exceptional materials in collaboration with partner suppliers (metal threads, aloe vera, banana fiber…) that are mostly unused in the industry. Aurélia Leblanc studio also creates intersections between techniques (embroidery within weaving, pleating, surprising effects between sight and touch…) that result in unexpected textures and drapes.
7Weaves
Reviving Indigenous Textile Traditions in India
A beacon of ethical textile production, 7Weaves collaborates with the indigenous artisans of Assam, reviving the age-old practice of Eri silk weaving. Rooted in forest-based economies, their work ensures biodiversity conservation while providing a sustainable livelihood for local communities. By focusing on natural dyeing and hand-weaving, 7Weaves brings a zero-impact alternative to the luxury fashion industry, proving that true craftsmanship is deeply connected to nature and cultural preservation.
Antonin Mongin
Pushing the Boundaries of Textile Art
A true visionary of experimental textiles, Antonin Mongin blends architecture, technology, and craftsmanship to create sculptural fabric innovations. Most of materials are made of human hair, horsehair, hemp and plant based handcrafted faux fur. His work, often displayed in exhibitions and high-end interiors, challenges the perception of textiles as purely decorative. By manipulating materials into dynamic, fluid forms, he reshapes the intersection of design, textiles, and art, inspiring future generations of artisans to embrace interdisciplinary approaches.
Cécile Feilchenfeld
Sculpting Textiles into Art
A master in textile manipulation, Cécile Feilchenfeld’s work is a study of textures, light, and movement. By pushing the limits of three-dimensional fabric design, she introduces an element of sculptural depth to contemporary textiles. Her collaborations with interior designers and fashion houses underscore the artistic potential of fabric, proving that textiles are not just materials but immersive experiences.
Cécile Gray
A Bridge Between Art, Modern Fashion, and Jewellery
Since 2017, Cécile Gray has been developing a unique technique of metal meshwork, honing her own artisanal expertise at the intersection of weaving, embroidery, and jewellery. This exceptional material, with its myriad variations, is the result of the meticulous manual setting of thousands of golden beads. While retaining the structural approach and voluminous style from her background in architecture, Cécile Gray infuses her work with the sensitivity and poetry of handcraft.
Atelier Ricami Laura
The Art of Couture Embroidery
An expert in haute couture embroidery, Atelier Ricami Laura elevates craftsmanship with exquisite hand-stitched embellishments. Using manual pedal embroidery machines from the 70’s, their mastery in delicate motifs, intricate beadwork, and gold-thread embroidery has positioned them as a key player in luxury fashion and interior textiles. Their work fosters generational skill transfer, ensuring that embroidery remains a treasured artisanal practice.
Stel Ornements Atelier
A Celebration of Ornamental Design
Stel Ornements Atelier experiments with an endless variety of combinations of wild silk, lace, flowers, eco-glitter, leaves and gilding, mixing colors, sizes, materials, textures and light to create infinitely poetic buttons and ornaments for some of the world’s leading haute couture and luxury fashion houses. At the crossroads of creativity, technology and sustainability, Castañer’s unique, patented approach is rooted in safeguarding and promoting techniques and local suppliers with an ethical, eco-responsible approach.
Hélène Dashorst
The Queen of Textile Experimentation
A visionary in woven textures, Hélène Dashorst transforms traditional weaving techniques into avant-garde fabric compositions. Her geometric structures, unexpected color combinations, and innovative material choices make her a sought-after name in luxury interiors and high-end textiles. By championing experimentation, she encourages a future where craft and curiosity lead textile innovation.
Superlativaitaly
Handwoven Luxury with a Heritage Soul
Bridging Italy’s rich textile heritage with modern sustainability, Superlativaitaly produces handwoven textiles of unparalleled quality. By working with local artisans and using ethically sourced natural fibers, they ensure the survival of Italy’s time-honored techniques while embracing contemporary demands for eco-friendly luxury. Their dedication to slow textiles is a testament to the enduring power of artisanal mastery. The new? Superlativa® is a patented and sustainable material crafted from pearl farms remnants. Luxury that’s good for the planet!
TDS TextilDruckerei Arbon
The Art of Sustainable Printmaking
A leader in sustainable textile printing, TDS TextilDruckerei Arbon merges heritage printing techniques with modern eco-conscious methods. By employing water-based inks, organic dyes, and energy-efficient processes, they prove that textile printing can be both luxurious and environmentally responsible. Their innovative approach is shaping the future of responsible textile decoration.
Yugen Co. Ltd.
Japan’s Legacy in Contemporary Textiles
Yugen Co. Ltd. embodies Japanese craftsmanship, where precision, minimalism, and sustainability meet. By combining traditional weaving methods with modern material science, they create textiles that are lightweight, durable, and aesthetically refined. Their fabrics are a favorite among designers who seek understated luxury with deep cultural roots, reinforcing Japan’s role as a pioneer in sustainable textile innovation.
+ Highlight Image: © Antonin MONGIN
+ Words: Belvis Soler
