Giverny yellow red Apron
42,00 € VAT INCLUDED
A Giverny apron in yellow and red, this piece draws its name and its spirit from Monet's famous garden, translating a layered, painterly floral pattern onto cotton. The colors sit close together, echoing the dense, abundant planting that made Giverny so celebrated.
Each flower is printed by hand with a carved wooden block, in an artisan workshop in India, following a design drawn in France. Capturing a garden as rich as this one on fabric requires patience, since the pattern relies on several motifs printed in careful sequence.
Couleur Nature has worked with block printing for more than thirty years, linking a design studio in France with artisan workshops in India where the technique has been practiced for generations. Every wooden block used for this Giverny apron is carved by hand before it ever touches a length of cotton, and no two printers press it in quite the same way. That small human variation is part of what separates a hand block-printed apron from anything produced by machine, and it is exactly what the brand has built its reputation on since the beginning.
As a piece built for real cooking, this Giverny apron ties at the waist with a long cord, covers the chest and the top of the legs, and offers genuine protection while you chop, stir, bake or reduce a sauce that likes to splash. The apron sits comfortably over everyday clothes, whether you are standing at the stove for a quick weeknight dinner or spending a whole afternoon on a more ambitious recipe.
The cotton is sturdy and stands up well to hot washing, an important quality for an apron meant to be worn often rather than kept for display. Color and pattern hold their own over time.
Combined with a matching tea towel from the same Giverny collection, this yellow and red apron also makes an elegant gift for anyone who loves gardens, color and cooking in equal measure. It is a small, practical way to bring craftsmanship into a daily routine, rather than keeping it for special occasions only.
Features
Care
General care instructions for artisan-printed cotton table linen:
- Machine wash at 30°C or 40°C maximum, on a gentle cycle, to help preserve the colours.
- Do not use bleach or whitening products.
- Avoid fabric softener, as it may dull the colours over time.
- Iron on the reverse side of the fabric at a moderate temperature (cotton/wool setting) to preserve the vibrancy of the print.
- Air dry preferably in the shade; avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause the colours to fade.
Shipping Information
Delivery: Orders are prepared within 2 working days, followed by delivery within 2 to 10 working days depending on the carrier and destination (Colissimo or Mondial Relay).
Free shipping: Free delivery on orders over €100 to mainland France, and on orders over €170 to Europe (Mondial Relay pick-up point or Colissimo pick-up point).
This Giverny apron takes its inspiration from Monet’s famous garden, combining yellow and red tones in a floral pattern printed by hand with a carved wooden block in an artisan workshop in India, from a design created in France. The motif carries the same layered, painterly quality found in Impressionist gardens, brought onto cotton through slow, careful hand printing. Made from sturdy cotton, the apron ties comfortably at the waist and covers the chest and thighs, protecting your clothes while you cook or bake. It handles hot washes well, keeping the Giverny print vivid through years of everyday use.