




Delvaux
Etterbeek, Belgium
A savoir-faire speaking for femininity
Founded in Brussels in 1829, Delvaux is the oldest fine leather goods house in the world and the inventor of the modern handbag. For nearly two centuries, the Maison has designed and crafted its elegant creations through artisanal expertise, meticulously preserved down generations and enriched across ateliers in Belgium and France. Rooted in creativity and innovation, Delvaux’s pieces embody the meeting of heritage and contemporary craftsmanship.
In the Loire Valley, known as the Garden of France, master basketweaver Catherine Romand cultivates and works with willow, perpetuating a rare craft practised by fewer than two hundred artisans in France. Harvested in winter and patiently prepared over the following months, the willow is transformed into supple strands ready for weaving. To create the object Le Pin Osier, Catherine and the Maison intertwined their expertise: around a leather base crafted by Delvaux artisans, Catherine and her atelier wove the willow from the base up, incorporating supple leather strips into the braid. The final silhouette celebrates a spirit of lightness and freedom, revealing the enduring beauty that emerges when nature and craftsmanship enlace.

