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.
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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.
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We are proud to be a subscriber-funded publication with members in 185 countries. We know our readership is passionate about textiles, so we invite you to help us preserve and promote the stories, memories, and histories that fabric holds. Your support allows us to publish our magazine, and also ‘what's on’ information, and subscription interviews, reviews, and long-read articles in our online blog.
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