Le Crin dans tous ses éclats at Musée de la Toile de Jouy
Le Crin dans tous ses éclats explores horsehair as a unique textile fibre central to specialised craftsmanship.
Featuring around sixty works and objects, the exhibition showcases the diverse applications and uses of horsehair, highlighting the technical characteristics of horsehair and the intricate process of weaving it and how this distinctive material permeates various aspects of daily life.
Image: Brosse à dents, 1820, nacre, crin, corne et or, Musée de l’Assistance publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, inv. AP 2003.6.7.1.12 23 © AP-HP/musée – F. Marin
From the 18th century onwards, horsehair was used in clothing, and it also became a favoured material in furniture making. Today, horsehair continues to inspire many creators. The exhibition aims to connect equestrian sports and textile production through the lens of horsehair.
This connection is particularly significant given that Oberkampf, the founder of the Jouy factory in 1760, was passionate about equestrian activities. Located near Versailles, Jouy-en-Josas is a royal territory where the horse has always been important.
Image: Capote, 1850-1853, velours, paille, crin, Musée de la Mode et de la Dentelle, Bruxelles © Musées de la Ville de Bruxelles – Musée Mode & Dentelle
Le Crin dans tous ses éclats is on show at Musée de la Toile de Jouy until 12 January 2025.
Find out more and plan your visit:
www.museedelatoiledejouy.fr
Featuring around sixty works and objects, the exhibition showcases the diverse applications and uses of horsehair, highlighting the technical characteristics of horsehair and the intricate process of weaving it and how this distinctive material permeates various aspects of daily life.
From the 18th century onwards, horsehair was used in clothing, and it also became a favoured material in furniture making. Today, horsehair continues to inspire many creators. The exhibition aims to connect equestrian sports and textile production through the lens of horsehair.
This connection is particularly significant given that Oberkampf, the founder of the Jouy factory in 1760, was passionate about equestrian activities. Located near Versailles, Jouy-en-Josas is a royal territory where the horse has always been important.
Le Crin dans tous ses éclats is on show at Musée de la Toile de Jouy until 12 January 2025.
Find out more and plan your visit:
www.museedelatoiledejouy.fr