Lartigue 1910 Artisans, Craftsmen (Visits and Workshops) in Ascain

Labeled Living Heritage Company in recognition of its unique artisanal know-how and having obtained the Geographical Indication "Basque Linen", Lartigue 1910 honors French manufacturing excellence, ethics and responsibility.

Since 1910, the Lartigue family has perpetuated a unique artisanal know-how by weaving Basque linen in its workshops in Bidos and Ascain in the southwest of France. Philippe Lartigue, fourth generation of weaver, pays tribute with creativity and passion to Calixte Lartigue establishments, the first weaving workshops founded by his great-grandfather in Bidos. From winding to tailoring, through weaving or warping, each manufacturing step is carried out with the greatest respect for the tradition of Basque linen weaving.

Visiting the workshop is an opportunity for tourists and locals alike to explore the history of this territory, its traditions and learn more about an iconic product that many already have in their homes. house, without always knowing the origin or the stages of manufacture. By entering the weaving workshop, the visitor is immersed in the rhythmic universe of looms, looms and other mechanical machines. He admires the ancestral gestures of the weavers in the midst of intertwining multicolored cotton and linen threads (up to 5500 threads for a fabric 1.80 m wide).

All collections are woven from GOTS certified organic cotton. A commitment to socially responsible manufacturing that respects the environment.

Lartigue 1910 joined in 2017 the closed circle of companies distinguished by the EPV Label. This award set up by the Statedistinguishes French companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how. In 2020, Lartigue 1910 obtains the Basque Linen Geographical Indication. The GI distinguishes a product originating in a specific geographical area, which possesses qualities, notoriety or characteristics linked to this place of origin.

A real recognition that gives this iconic weaver a new reason to proudly brandish his stripes!