The Fondation Etrillard is a patron of historic embroidery

The Fondation Etrillard is supporting the research programme ‘Cataloguing, studying and promoting a fragile and little-known heritage: the catalogue of medieval and Renaissance embroideries held in French public collections’. Launched in 2023 at the École pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE-PSL), this project is dedicated to the study and promotion of medieval and Renaissance embroidery in French public collections.

This research aims to improve our understanding of and promote this fragile heritage. It is based on an inventory of the works, a material, technical and stylistic analysis, as well as the wide dissemination of knowledge through a database, conferences and publications.

Two initiatives are receiving particular support: a research campaign in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, carried out at sixteen sites including the Musée des Tissus in Lyon and the treasure of Le Puy-en-Velay, as well as the scientific analysis of a 14th-century altar frontal held at Château-Thierry.

An initiative at the crossroads of research, education and the promotion of textile heritage.