Loosely inspired by the Age of Enlightenment, this collection celebrates the emergence of a new creativity in fashion, driven by the influence of Indian textile craftsmanship and the development of the famous Indiennes. Fine cotton fabrics, featuring vibrant colors and delicate patterns, imported notably from Bengal, enjoyed immense success in Europe, where the virtuosity of Indian artisans inspired both admiration and envy. During this century, Europeans sought to uncover the secrets of their production techniques. The discovery of these methods marked the beginning of the rise of the French textile industry.

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