Atelier de soierie - BROCHIER SOIERIES — Attraction in Lyon

Great place to visit. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are truly amazing.

We felt welcome from the moment we entered the store. The attendant was extremely helpful and patient (our first language is English, and we hardly know any French), and went to lengths to show us the different scarf styles and some different designs. Scarves are not the only thing on offer here, with pocket squares, silk ties and more available.

Highly reccomend visiting if you are...

With no appointment, we received a personal tour of their silk printing process (by frame and block; we did not see their digital printing). We now have a much greater appreciation for silk printing! The craftsman are very precise and patient; they have to formulate the paints just right, position each color over the previous one just right, and time each drying period between...

If you have an interest in how fancy Hermès silk scarfed are made, but actually want a really hand made silk scarf, this is the place. We started with how the pigments are cooked, the screens are created, and the printing done. After the introduction, you can visit the boutique on the premier étage, and see a collection of silk and burnout velvet escarpé to take...