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Sarah Espeute
After the success of our first collaboration, a series of tablecloths inspired by the Mediterranean, the Marseille-based artist-designer is now showing us the full extent of her talent with two pieces in canvas and leather: a 125 tote bag and a clutch bag, two embroidered pieces combining summer mellowness and beautiful materials.
Designed in the Pays de la Loire region, these creations are inspired by everyday delights and make a poignant contribution to the reputation of French craftsmanship. These are uncommon, high-end and truly timeless pieces. A real lesson in style, as Sarah explains in this interview.
The idea is to create artistic objects inspired by everyday life, different from what one normally finds or uses. I strive to create objects that evoke my sensitivity, my way of seeing things, and that people wish to have because of the stories they tell. For this, I sought out various techniques that would allow me to transform my designs into embroidery.
For the moment, I embroider each table cloth by hand, including those of this collaboration. But in learning about the different techniques, I discovered an antique machine called a Cornély, which allows you to embroider by following the outlines of the design by hand. It is occasionally used in Haute Couture ateliers to create precious objects, and I intend to use it in my future creations.
I love to go hunting for antique tablecloths. I find them more beautiful and resistant. Even if some of them are over 100 years old, they’ve proven their endurance and can still last a good while. It takes me time to find them, inspect them and make my selection, but I find that it’s a truly noble material. Their past only enhances the value and authenticity of my works.
Yes, because I like to work with simple, everyday objects that are not subject to the effects of time. I like when time seems to be suspended, when we can’t tell whether or not the object is old. My creations are thus rather simple and, above all, don’t follow a trend. I want them to endure, and for people to enjoy spending time with them.
A tablecloth is a means to dress a table, to allow it to tell a story. I wanted to transform the useful aspect of a tablecloth to give it one that is more decorative, as if it were a new interior décor element.
Tablecloths are a bit underestimated in that way. It must be said that, on such a large piece of fabric, one can imagine anything they desire.
This approach restores value to the tablecloth, offering it a new dimension. And you can always use it as a functional accessory, as well, if you so wish.
Now that I’m in embroidered linen and tableware, I would really like to continue exploring and expressing my creativity through pieces like placemats, table runners and napkins. There are many types of objects and motifs to envisage. Then, I’d like to return to other interior décor elements like bedspreads, curtains, chairs and cushions. There’s a lot of room for embroidered textiles in interior décor.
