Description
To mark its new exhibition, Brochier Soieries: 130 Years of Silk, Gold and Silver, the Musée Soieries Brochier invites you to step behind the scenes of a Lyon silk house that is still active today.
130 Years of Silk, Gold and Silver
One of Brochier Soieries’ signature fabrics, gold lamé provides the guiding thread for the new exhibition. From its origins and development for leading couturiers to its artistic splendour and innovative applications, discover 130 years of creativity, craftsmanship and research.
Through fabrics, archives, drawings and couture garments, the tour explores Brochier Soieries’ long-standing connections with leading figures in fashion, design and art.
A Lyon Silk House Still Active Today
Founded in Lyon in 1890, Brochier Soieries continues to uphold the expertise and craftsmanship of Lyon’s silk-making tradition. Today, the House creates and produces fabrics for fashion, art, design and innovative applications.
An 1840 Jacquard Loom Still in Working Order
At the heart of the museum stands an authentic Jacquard loom dating from 1840. Restored and still in working order, it offers a fascinating insight into the weaving techniques that made Lyon’s silk industry world-renowned.
Weaving demonstrations are available on request, giving visitors the opportunity to see the loom in action and observe the skills of the weaver.
Discover Our Printing Workshops
Continue your exploration of the House’s craftsmanship with a visit to the Brochier Soieries printing workshops. Here, you can watch our printers at work and discover the different stages involved in creating our silk scarves.
The workshops are open to visitors during opening hours.
Duration: 1 hour | Location: 18 quai Jules Courmont, Lyon 2nd district (entrance via the quay)
