February 14, 2015 – The 10th annual Silk Market was recently held in Lyon, France. Vendors were selling everything from pocket squares to bolts of gorgeous silk fabrics. We spent a morning there talki
ng to designers and manufacturers and swooning over the large variety of beautiful silk fabrics and goods. We purchased yards and yards of fabulous ribbon from Julien Faure and can’t wait for next year’s market.
A little background about Lyonnais Silk: Lyon was the capital of the European silk market for centuries. By the mid-1800s there were 60,000 looms in operation and the silk trade employed an estimated 90,000 people. The luxurious silks found throughout the Palace of Versailles were created in Lyon. Though only a few silk manufactures exist in Lyon today, the silk industry left an indelible mark on the city which proudly preserves this part of its rich history.
I have visited Lyon many times, what a great city! Wish I could have gone to the silk market.
Lyon is a beautiful city. The history of the silk trade here is very interesting. The Maison de Canuts and the Gadagne Museum are both fascinating if you want to learn more of Lyon’s history.
could you plz let me know where to buy yards of silk/jacquards/lame/chiffon wiyh lurex and brocades