I especially enjoyed this exhibit!
Marithé and Didier Malfériol, originally from the
Puy-de-Dôme region in
They are particularly interested in the origins of each piece, the techniques used, and the materials chosen. For them, every quilt is a valuable witness to craftsmanship as well as to a specific social, economic, and personal context.
In exhibitions, they enjoy letting these works “speak” in order to shed light on a popular art form that remains largely overlooked today, yet is deeply rooted in French textile history. Through their research and passionate perspective, they invite visitors to rediscover these creations, appreciate their technical richness, and connect with their human dimension.
Their approach reflects a commitment to preserving, documenting, and sharing a textile heritage that deserves full recognition
I've been out camping and heading to my nephew's wedding this week.
Sewalong cutting details coming soon!
Very interesting art. Enjoyed all the pennies. Enjoy your trip & time with family. No pressure on the sew along.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see the "fringe" added to so many of these old "quilts". Thanks for sharing all these lovely old textiles, I bet they were amazing to see in person! Safe travels
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