Hermès luxury retailer presents craft festival

Hermès will present a weeklong "Festival of Crafts" at the Bravern from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. daily, Feb. 23-28 at The Bravern.

Hermès will present a weeklong “Festival of Crafts” at the Bravern from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. daily, Feb. 23-28 at The Bravern.

The open-to-the-public event will showcase the masterful craftsmen and artisans from the renowned Hermès workshops in Lyons, France. Those who attend will discover the poetic and visionary techniques of the Hermès crafts, ranging from the effervescent spectrum of colors in silk scarf printing to the emblematic “saddle stitch” at the foundation of Hermès handbag designs, including the renown Birkin Bag, which has become a symbol of wealth and high fashion as one of the most coveted purses in history.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the Hermès craftsmen and artisans, and learn a specific technique of his or her trade in a delightful and interactive environment for the entire family. The festival will offer an array of demonstrations that will include the crafts of leather making, silk engraving, jewelry making and more.

Since 1837, when Hermès opened in Paris as a maker of harnesses and saddles, six generations of enterprising artisans have continued to extend their range and conquer new markets.