Hermès: to those who make it happen :)

This is the last post on the Hermès Craftsmen exhibition in Singapore and I though it would be a good idea to dedicate it to all the people who make it happen... 

With their unique and artistic savoir faire, it is thanks to them that we can carry a Birkin on our shoulder, sip our afternoon tea from the finest porcelain tea cups, surprise our dads, brothers and boyfriends with a beautiful tie and our mums with a colorful Carré... here is to the Hermès artisans:)

*Porcelaine painter*

*This is part of my Hermès Africa coffee set collection*

*Saddler*

*Tie maker*

*Watchmaker* 

*Leatherworker*

*Silk printer*

*Engraver*

The making of: Le Carré Hermès

*A present from my parents and my favorite Carré *

I'm back in Singapore and I have to say it has been a pretty busy week so far!

First of all there was the opening of the first H&M store in Singapore, which i couldn't miss!, and secondly there was the Hermès  craftsmen exhibition. 

The exhibition lasted 5 days and I had the opportunity to discover the "making of" the most wonderful pieces of Hermès, from the iconic bags to the horse saddles and of course the Carré amongst many others. 

In this post i am bringing you through the steps of the Silk Printer...

*The table where the magic happens*

*45 colors were used to make this Carré - 15 just for the face...impressive*

*First step:  cutting the silk*

*Pouring the black dye to outline the drawing of the Carré*

*Spreading the dye*

*This is the result of the first layer of dye*

*Even the little ones seem enthralled :)*

*10 different colors were used to produce Fleurs D' indiennes*