Jan de Luz

Specialties

Jan de Luz has been making fabrics for 40 years since establishing a chain of retails stores in France. The fabrics have the uniqueness of being woven in the traditional Basque way. That is to say the colored threads are integrated in the chain at weaving which brings them a better resistance to washing.

Custom embroidery is a specialty and done right here in our shop.

In addition to fine french linens there is a wide range of decorative and gift items for your home.

History

Established in 1997.

JAN DE LUZ (zhäN-​d-​lüz) was born in the Basque region of Southwestern France in 1949. His first work as an apprentice with a cabinetmaker taught him pride in workmanship and the honor of manual labor. In his 20s, he discovered an ancient Basque handloom with an interesting piece of old cloth still attached. Intrigued with its wonderful texture, de Luz decided he would learn whatever he needed to know in order to recreate its exact texture. Soon he found himself researching the lost art of Basque weaving and mantes à bœuf (Basque cattle blankets).

This spirit of following your passion is essential to Jan de Luz, and led to his first successful business – a chain of retail stores throughout France featuring the finest quality natural-​fiber linens designed and woven in his own workshop.

Jan’s wife Brigitte wanted to continue making fabrics and opened her own shops in Carmel and St. Helena.

Meet the Manager

Maria R.

Manager

Having been in the states for 13 years, I have worked for Jan de Luz for 9 of them. I love my job, and helping the clients getting something special and custom made.

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«We have a location in Carmel by the Sea. Visit up and down the California coast and stop in for a real home décor and custom embroidery surprise.»