FRANCE: Coustilleres - Traditional hat making (23 images)

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  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Views from Septfonds..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Old woman braiding straw. Mme. Pétronille Cantecor (1770-1846) has been attributed as the founder of the straw hat of Septfonds, and was the creator of the first hat workshop in 1796.Straw hats were made by cutting the dried stems of certain grain plants (straw) into narrow strips and braiding them to form a long plait. These plaits were then flattened and sewn together to form a hat..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - After the blocking and brimming, the hats come to the last of the wet processes - stoving. This is the final drying of the hats before the trimming takes place. The hats are placed on racks in large ovens to be dried off over night. The temperature is kept low and the air is well-circulated at all times. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Jean-Claude Coustillères is one of the few manufacturers of hats that dye it's own straw by hand. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - dye supplies and recipes. Jean-Claude Coustillères is one of the few manufacturers of hats that dye it's own straw by hand. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - dye supplies and recipes. Jean-Claude Coustillères is one of the few manufacturers of hats that dye it's own straw by hand. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Jean-Claude Coustillères is one of the few manufacturers of hats that dye it's own straw by hand. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Jean Claude Coustilleres blocking hats at the Coustilleres' hat factory. Hat bodies, made from either felt or straw, are blocked into hat shapes by way of hat blocking machinery. The shape is determined by the specific mold being used that fits these machines..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Jean Claude Coustilleres blocking hats at the Coustilleres' hat factory. Hat bodies, made from either felt or straw, are blocked into hat shapes by way of hat blocking machinery. The shape is determined by the specific mold being used that fits these machines. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Christophe Coustilleres, the son of Jean Claude Coustilleres, is working on a hat called "Tricorne". Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Metal hat molds that are used to make the hat shapes. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Jean Claude Coustilleres steams Lanvin haute couture 's hats at the Coustilleres' hat factory in Septfonds..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - After the blocking and brimming, the hats come to the last of the wet processes - stoving. This is the final drying of the hats before the trimming takes place. The hats are placed on racks in large ovens to be dried off over night. The temperature is kept low and the air is well-circulated at all times. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Benoit Gerard, worker at the Coustilleres' hat factory since 20 years, apply a product on straw hats..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Straw hats were made by cutting the dried stems of certain grain plants (straw) into narrow strips and braiding them to form a long plait. These plaits were then flattened and sewn together to form a hat..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Joelle Vouissiere works at the Coustilleres' hat factory since 7 years. She is using specially-designed antique sewing machines. The sewing machines are powered by the women's feet operating two treadles..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Doris Duran works at the Coustilleres' hat factory since 20 years. She is sewing straw braid together using specially-designed antique sewing machines to make it into a hat called "Canotier". Famous model created in Septfonds. The sewing machines are powered by the women's feet operating two treadles..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Doris Duran works at the Coustilleres' hat factory since 20 years. She is sewing straw braid together using specially-designed antique sewing machines to make it into a hat called "Canotier". Famous model created in Septfonds. The sewing machines are powered by the women's feet operating two treadles..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Nicole Pajot works since 1 month at the Coustilleres' hat factory. She is working on the Lanvin haute couture's hats. Each hat is finished with lovely embellishments: ribbons, feathers, flowers or sinemay..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Each hat is finished with lovely embellishments: ribbons, feathers, flowers or sinemay..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Paulette Audouy works since 15 years at the Coustilleres' hat factory. She is using specially-designed antique sewing machines for hats. Each hat is finished with lovely embellishments: ribbons, feathers, flowers or sinemay. Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Cement hat in the town of Septfonds. On the background, the church..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

  • 9 december 2009 - Coustilleres' hat factory, Septfonds, France - Marie France Escaffre works at the Coustilleres' hat factory since 20 years. She prepares the Lanvin Haute couture's hats to be send. On the back, Jean Claude Coustilleres working..Septfonds is the heart of French straw hat making, due to its very ancient hatter tradition. The hat making industry had its commercial peak in the late 19th century..Coustillères is a family owned hat making factory that has been making straw hats in Septfonds for nearly 100 years. They make hats from straw, felt, and cloth as well as caps. The current owner is Jean-Claude Coustilleres. He is one of the last hat makers of the region..The straw hat making process is very labor intensive and numerous hands are involved. Nearly all of the equipment is over 100 years old, they use the original presses and tools including aluminium molds and sewing machines and dye their own straw continuing the traditional methods of manufacturing. The hat blocking and shaping, straw braids construction and dyeing are all done by hand..The company works on behalf of fashion houses and makes a variety of regional and historical hats. It produces 2 collections a year distributed by a network of salespeople and through a catalog to clients around the world. Photo credit: Benedicte Desrus

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