Prestigious house founded in 1829, Le Manach joined the Pierre Frey group in 2014. Originally a silk fabric manufacturer, the house was initially named "Manufacture des Trois Tours" in reference to the region where it was established, in the heart of the Loire Valley, which is known for its beautiful historic residences. Between 1849 and 1863, the Manufacture received numerous awards, promoting the concept of beauty. Its precious fabrics adorned many castles including those of Compiègne, Fontainebleau, Versailles, and Vaux-le-Vicomte.

With a heritage rooted in centuries of history, hand weaving gave birth to textiles of exceptional quality, where each fiber tells a story of dedication and a connection to art and living heritage.

Respecting this exceptional craftsmanship, Maison Pierre Frey took the initiative to transfer Le Manach's looms to its workshops in northern France, including one dating back to 1850, a rare find. This hand loom represents one of the last remaining in France, with fewer than 50 in operation and fewer than 20 hand weavers.

The mechanism and gestures come to life in a dance of ancestral tradition, through the hands of Olivier Joannen, appointed Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Ministry of Culture. With pride, Olivier Joannen weaves and shapes three silk velvets, producing one meter per day in 65 centimeters wide: Tigre velvet, Léopard velvet, and Le Manach carpet velvet.

Pauline Desmullier, a young woman passionate about traditional crafts, joined Olivier Joannen in 2022 to learn his technique and the subtleties of his craft in a lengthy process that will span several years.

Determined to preserve this Artisan craft, Maison Pierre Frey seeks to celebrate these three precious fabrics, handwoven since 1922, which embody the essence of Le Manach velvets.