Diane de Poitiers’ beauty secret: from gold to silk

The gold legend of Diane de Poitiers revisited — could her beauty secret have been silk and a nocturnal ritual?

Diane de Poitiers and French Silk: The Entrepreneurial Legacy of a Visionary Woman

Diane de Poitiers, a shrewd administrator, influential figure, and woman of vision, helped transform Chenonceau into a hub of agricultural and economic innovation.

The Jacquard loom: a textile and technological revolution

Joseph Marie Jacquard, an inventor from Lyon, designed a mechanized loom in 1801 capable of automating this task thanks to an innovative system of punched cards.

The Canut Revolts: A Timeline of Workers’ Uprisings in Lyon

The canut revolts in 19th-century Lyon are among the most significant events in French social history.

Charlemagne and the Silk Road: Between Diplomacy and Trade

At the turn of the 9th century, Charlemagne maintained indirect yet significant relations with the Silk Road.

Jeanne de Bourgogne: An Underestimated Queen and Her Connection to French Silk

Jeanne de Bourgogne, influent Queen, played a key role in the rise of French silk, left a mark on the economic history, far beyond her reign.

The Introduction of Sericulture in France: From Louis XI to Henri IV

In France, Louis XI planted the first seeds of sericulture, and Henry IV managed to structure it and turn it into a major economic driver.

5 good holistic beauty habits for everyday life

What is holistic beauty? How to take care of yourself in a global way? The Benu Blanc team shares with you 5 good habits to adopt on a daily basis.

The different qualities of silk

Discover the different criteria for evaluating the quality of silk: mommes, grades, labels and oeko-tex, GOTS, or GRS certifications.

Sleep on a silk pillowcase with a beauty and well-being pillow mist

Why sleep on a silk pillowcase? Discover in this article the benefits of a silk pillowcase.