The stonemasons never showed up.
• Monday morning in Provence
• South of France
• Forecast for a cobalt blue sky and 28C
• There must be a national holiday soon
Who could blame them?
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Travel to Abbey of Montmajour Welcomes Christian LacroixRecipes & Travel:
Abbey Montmajour, Abbeys in France, Arles, Christian Lacroix, Provence Travel, Travel in France
It was a solo visit for Nutmeg. Ginger had no interest in the Souleiado fabric museum in Tarascon. The display provides a historical overview of their fabrics and methods of textile printing. The lighting in the small museum could be improved, and the information provided could be more explicit. The history of Indian fabrics in Provence is long, with imports starting in the late 16th century. These brightly coloured and heavily patterned cloths were cherished when they first arrived. French production of Indian patterns started in Marseille in 1648. Initially, the output was of poor quality in comparison to the imports. However, as designers and printers mastered the trade, their capabilities expanded and the quality of products improved over time.
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Travel to The Fabric of ProvenceRecipes & Travel:
Arles, Fabrics, Provence, Souleiado, Tradtions
