Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berlier, weaving together unique designs
Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berlier create bespoke pieces that adorn some of the world's most beautiful interiors. Their work enhances luxury boutiques, trendy hotels, private homes, and extraordinary furniture.
They weave their decors in unison. Together, they mastered the craft at ENSCI - Les Ateliers in Paris. In 2009, they started their business, blending a weaving workshop and a design studio.
Image: Mirage 04 © Maurine Tric. Image above: Au Loin 03 © Baptiste Heller.
Their work tells us about their affinity for Japanese culture and the ancestral skills they explored in Kyoto's Nishijin district. From the precious fabrics born in the Heian era, they retain the bold elements, like paper. But also the subtleties of relief and colours that catch the light.
They weave their decors in unison. Together, they mastered the craft at ENSCI - Les Ateliers in Paris. In 2009, they started their business, blending a weaving workshop and a design studio.
Their work tells us about their affinity for Japanese culture and the ancestral skills they explored in Kyoto's Nishijin district. From the precious fabrics born in the Heian era, they retain the bold elements, like paper. But also the subtleties of relief and colours that catch the light.
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