Article: The Story of a Handwoven Cashmere Stole, from Paris to Kathmandu
The Story of a Handwoven Cashmere Stole, from Paris to Kathmandu
Mirror in The Sky and Bourrienne Paris X have come together to create a pure cashmere stole inspired by the décor of the Hôtel Particulier de Bourrienne, then delicately handwoven in Kathmandu, Nepal.
A pattern inspired by the Hôtel de Bourrienne
Since its inception, Bourrienne Paris X has drawn inspiration from the Hôtel de Bourrienne, a private mansion dating back to the Directory. Frescoes, wood paneling, painted ceilings, and floral motifs make up a unique decorative heritage, whose details the Maison reinterprets throughout its collections.
For this collaboration, Cécile Faucheur turned to the bedroom of Fortunée Hamelin, who occupied the premises at the end of the 18th century. A free-spirited and bold figure of the Directory, she was one of the famous Merveilleuses who brought the Hôtel to life. Two centuries later, the décor of her bedroom has stood the test of time. Cécile Faucheur redesigned a pattern from it, preserving the lines and nuances of the original palette, before transferring it onto the cashmere of the Fortunée stole.
From Paris to Kathmandu: the art of cashmere
The design then leaves Paris for the Mirror in the Sky workshops in Kathmandu.
Founded in Barcelona in 2014 by Rosaura and Pere Autonell, the Maison was born from an encounter with Nepalese textile craftsmanship discovered during Rosaura's travels in the region.
In the workshops, cashmere is worked using artisanal techniques passed down from generation to generation. The fibers are spun by hand, and the dyeing and printing are done manually, working closely with the material. From spinning to weaving, each step calls for precise expertise, where gesture and time play an essential role.
Each stole thus bears the mark of this artisanal work, at the crossroads of a design imagined in Paris and craftsmanship perpetuated in Kathmandu.
Two independent houses, the same dedication to craftsmanship
Beyond the meeting of a design and a material, Bourrienne Paris X and Mirror in the Sky share the same conception of clothing: a taste for durable pieces, artisanal craftsmanship, and detail.
In Paris as in Barcelona, the two houses champion craftsmanship that gives the hand an essential role. At Bourrienne Paris X, pleats, embroidery, and details borrowed from the history of clothing reinvent the shirt. At Mirror in the Sky, cashmere is worked in Kathmandu using artisanal techniques passed down from generation to generation.
Both are also family and independent ventures. Mirror in the Sky brings together Rosaura and her son Pere; at Bourrienne Paris X, co-founded and led by Carine Beigbeder, her daughters Joséphine and Charlotte have now joined the adventure. The same attention is paid to transmission, craftsmanship, and pieces that one wishes to keep for a long time.
About Mirror in The Sky
Founded in 2014 in Barcelona by Rosaura and Pere Autonell, mother and son, Mirror in the Sky imagines its collections in the Mediterranean and has them artisanally produced in Kathmandu. The Maison works cashmere through made-to-order production and collaborates with Nepalese women's cooperatives.
About Bourrienne Paris X
Founded in 2017 in Paris by Carine Beigbeder and Cécile Faucheur, Bourrienne Paris X is a Parisian Maison that reinvents the shirt by drawing inspiration from the history of clothing. Located at the Hôtel de Bourrienne, a rare testament to the architecture and décor of the Directory in Paris, the Maison creates a dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation.
The Fortunée Shawl
Made of pure cashmere, the Fortunée Shawl is available in five colors: Navy, Chalk, Steel, Patina, and Scarlet.
Five chromatic interpretations that highlight the nuances of the pattern imagined by Cécile Faucheur and each reveal a different facet of this creation.
With its generous dimensions of 140 × 180 cm, this stole accompanies silhouettes throughout the seasons. Handwoven in Kathmandu, it embodies the meeting between the heritage of the Hôtel de Bourrienne and Nepalese artisanal craftsmanship, in a piece designed to stand the test of time.
The Fortunée Shawl is available at Bourrienne Paris X, at 58 rue d’Hauteville in Paris, as well as on the websites of both Maisons in a limited edition.
Written by Bourrienne Paris X
