JEMA 2025: free demonstrations of Made in France textile trades at Maison Élysée

It's the must-attend event for lovers of the handmade, the beautiful and the well-made: the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art (JEMA) are back for a 19th edition, from March 31 to April 6, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region! It's the perfect opportunity to go behind the scenes of craftsmanship, explore the trades that shape our heritage, and discover those that combine tradition with innovation. This year, a prestigious address enters the fray: Maison Élysée.

JEMA 2025: immersion in the workshops that shape fashion, jewelry & accessories
The Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art is the ideal opportunity to discover the wealth of creative skills of French artisans. From March 31 to April 6, 2025, meet designers in their atypical workshops and admire the breadth of their talents, inherited from French traditions and heritage. And fabric and jewelry enthusiasts won't be left out, with a host of fashion and accessory addresses to discover during this exceptional week! [Read more]

For its first participation, the Musée de l'Élysée, located just opposite the Presidential Palace, is inviting two Normandy companies with the "Living Heritage Company" label: Saint James and Filt 1860. These two emblematic companies, which promote Made in France, will be demonstrating their textile expertise in a hand-crafted program on April 4 and 5.

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JEMA 2025 program at Maison Élysée :

• Friday, April 4 (10:30 am - 6:30 pm): Filt 1860
  You've heard of the famous shopping nets? But do you know how they're made? Since 1860, Filt has been perpetuating the art of weaving with millimetric precision. At Maison Élysée, its craftsmen will show you every stage in the making of these 100% Made in France nets, stars of the markets and darlings of vintage fans!
  
  
• Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 (10am - 7pm): Saint James
  Les Tricots Saint James, an iconic brand in marine apparel, will unveil two exceptional skills:
  • Mending: a rare technique handed down from generation to generation, involves hand repairing and finishing knitwear.
  • Remaillage: a stitch-by-stitch assembly technique for mounting collars on sweater bodies. This know-how guarantees the suppleness and strength of the collars.

Filt 1860 and Saint James are also partners of the official Maison Élysée boutique, where they offer exclusive products, 100% made in France.

A unique event to keep you on track with Made in France!