Hermès Festival des Métiers 6th – 11th June 2013 in Düsseldorf

  Bichonner, fileter, cadrer, couper, coudre, perler, griffer, astiquer, roulotter… This is the enigmatic language of the Hermès workshops. Now the skills behind each word, those that give life to Hermès objects, are being celebrated in the first traveling Festival of Crafts.    Saddler  

In a bold modern setting by Milanese designer Paola Navone, the Festival is a vibrant celebration of Hermès craftsmanship and will present demonstrations by the master craftsmen and women from the renowned Hermès workshops.

  Porcelain painter   Visitors will discover the magic of the savoir-faire behind the handbags, scarves, jewelry, watches, porcelain, saddles and other iconic objects from the house of Hermès.     Sabrage  

Guests have the opportunity to meet Hermès artisans at their workbenches, and experience at first-hand the consummate skills of leather making, silk engraving, jewelry making and many more crafts.

  Watchmaker     I was impressed with the precision of the watchmaker.   Watchmaker     It was fascinating to watch the printing of a Hermès carrè, which is made of silk deriving from a butterfly`s cocoon.   Butterfly cocoon and the silk made of it    After the design is finished, stencils are made for each colour in the scarf.   Silk printer     Colours are carefully applied in layers (starting with the brightest) on warm tables (that make the colours dry faster).   Silk printer     The outcome is Hermès treasured and timeless carrè, that was born in 1937.   Silk scarf     The Festival des Métiers is a fascinating journey into the essence of french luxury; tradition, finest materials and excellent craftsmanship.   Photos © DressCode:HighFashion
  Festival des Métiers  Areal Böhler, Halle am Wasserturm (Halle 29), Hansaallee 321, Düsseldorf  12 pm to 8 pm daily 

Free admission