Bleu de Chauffe Leather Accessories
Close to the River Tarn in Millau, southern France, is the Bleu de Chauffe leather workshop. Established in 2009, Bleu de Chauffe takes its name from the French workwear jackets worn by 19th and 20th century factory workers. The artisans create traditional work bags, wallets and belts by hand, using the highest quality local materials including vegetable-tanned leather and organic cotton canvas. The artisans individually make each item from start to finish.
Musette bag crafted by Bleu de Chauffe in a workshop in Millau, France from vegetable-tanned suede sourced in Europe. Inspired by vintage fishing bags, with an internal pocket. Finished with a concealed press stud and magnetic fastening beneath the buckled tab for easy access. The artisans date and sign each bag.
The leather tanneries Bleu de Chauffe works with treat the water they use during the organic tanning process, purifying it to reduce impact on the environment.
Supple suede. Adjustable, detachable strap. Buckled tab. Concealed press stud and magnetic fastening. Internal zipped pocket.
Details
Vegetable tanned leather, cotton canvas internal pocket, magnetic fastening.
Made in France.
L 40 x H 30 x W 10cm.
There may be some colour rub, so please keep away from light coloured fabrics and upholstery.
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Going Against the Grain at Bleu de Chauffe
On arrival in Millau, southern France, the first thing to catch your attention is the majestic viaduct. Designed by British architect Norman Foster, this striking feat of engineering stands at 1,104 ft tall making it – at the time of writing – the tallest bridge in the world. Close to the River Tarn, just a few minutes’ drive away, is the Bleu de Chauffe workshop. Nestled in the valley, the timber building is surrounded by wildflowers and billowing grasses, an impressive outlook dominated by the cable-spanned skyline.
It’s here, in the Aveyron region known for its glove-making industry, that Alexandre Rousseau and Thierry Batteux decided to build their bag and accessories business. Established in 2009, Bleu de Chauffe (the name is taken from the French workwear jackets worn by 19th and 20th century factory workers) creates traditional work bags by hand, using the highest quality local materials including vegetable-tanned leather and organic cotton canvas, crafted by their team of artisans.