BeBe Bold Atelier
The BeBe Bold atelier is an extension of the textile studio which began in Lismore, Australia in 2003, by Jane MacDonald. Jane's love for sewing and patchwork drew her to Japanese textiles, leading her to form the BeBe Bold studio in the Northern Rivers region of Australia. This project was then developed further in 2018 as the BeBe Bold atelier was formed in France, to bring the BeBe Bold catalogue to European craft-makers.
From traditional shibori, kasuri and katazome fabrics to contemporary yarn-dyed fabrics, we appreciate the strong emphasis on producing fine quality materials with our suppliers in Japan. This foundation of quality textiles produced in Japan continues to be a central value in how we build our collections in both Australia and France. We endeavour to work collaboratively with our suppliers in Japan, sometimes designing textiles in partnership, to offer a range that will appeal in both Australia and Europe.
Our Studio shop in Australia and our Atelier shop at the base of the Jura mountains in eastern France, are always welcoming to those who would like to visit the shop or join one of our textile workshops.
At the French Atelier, we are fortunate to be placed opposite the much-visited UNESCO listed site, The Royal Saltworks (La Saline Royale). We are situated in a courtyard called La Carré Claude-Nicolas which includes a gift shop (Artisan), a gallery (Galerie Claude-Nicolas) and our BeBe Bold atelier. There is a brasserie and café accessible from the parking side as well. With workshops in textiles as well as creative workshops offered by the gallery year-round, it is an ensemble of which we are very pleased to be a part.
Jane and Yves also lead independent textile tours around Japan annually in collaboration with Australian based tour company Opulent Journeys. This is an opportunity to discover the beauty of Japan with a focus on Japanese textiles and crafts including many workshops with local artisans.
We are always pleased to welcome those who would like to visit the shop or join one of our workshops.
At the atelier, we are fortunate to be placed opposite the much-visited UNESCO listed site, The Royal Saltworks (La Saline Royale). We are situated in a courtyard called Le Carré Claude-Nicolas which includes a gift shop (Artisan), a gallery (Galerie Claude-Nicolas) and our BeBe Bold atelier. There is a brasserie and café accessible from the parking side as well. With workshops in textiles as well as creative workshops offered by the gallery year-round, it is an ensemble of which we are very pleased to be a part.
