Friends of Haptic & Hue

Provence, in the south of France, is known for its lavender and lemons, its olive oil, and jasmine. It is the centre of France's perfume-making industry and has been immortalised by artists like Matisse and Cezanne, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Provence also has its own memorable textiles, which are immediately recognisable: deeply coloured cottons that reflect the hues of the countryside and often incorporate local motifs like sunflowers and olive trees. The story of how this cloth came to Provence and