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The House of Causse
Founded in 1892, the House of Causse is one of the leading glove manufacturers in Millau.
For four generations, the House has supplied the most prestigious French fashion and luxury Houses; Causse redefines the glove as an object of aspiration and fashion.
In its workshops, designed by architect J.-M. Wilmotte, forty artisans carry on the Millau tradition by combining exceptional craftsmanship with modern style.
The House, which has been part of CHANEL’s Maisons d’Art ecosystem since 2012, preserves this French artisanal heritage and reflects it in each of its creations.
Proud of its heritage, Causse offers a modern take on the timeless art of glove-making.
In Millau, known as the 'Glove Capital', artisans have mastered the art of leathercraft for centuries, shaping each piece into perfectly fitted gloves.
After a meticulous selection of the finest leathers, the materials arrive at the workshop, where every step of the making process is carried out on site. Some models require over a hundred individual operations.
The alchemy of leather selection, material choice, colors, and finishing details captivates aesthetes and connoisseurs around the world.
A unique craftsmanship
Technological innovation
Over time, and with technological advances, new tools have been developed. Yet, the glove remains entirely handcrafted. It is always the human touch that guides and ensures the “finest workmanship”.
Exceptional materials
Noble leathers such as lambskin and peccary are carefully sorted, selected, moistened, stretched, cut, and then pressed under weight for twenty-four hours. Sometimes, more than a hundred steps are required to craft a single pair of gloves.
Heritage
Causse is the oldest glove-maker in France. The House’s unique craftsmanship has been passed down through generations, preserving a tradition no machine could ever replace. Causse glove-making upholds its commitment to excellence, treasured handwork, and strong family values.
Manufacturing stages
THE CUTTING
The setter selects the skins, examines them and locates any defects.
Cutting involves stretching and cutting the skin into rectangles called “étavillons”,
adapted to the desired size. The elasticity of the skin then enables the glove
to fit perfectly.
THE GLOVE SLIT
The cutter shapes the glove using a press and cutting dies. All the components that make up the glove are numbered before being skived: the hand, the fourchettes (the finger gussets), the thumbs…
PREPARATION
The embroidery and decorative elements are applied before the glove is assembled.
STITCHING
The glove is first sewn by attaching the thumbs and the fourchettes to the back, then “closed.”
Several types of machine stitching are used: English stitch, saddle stitch, and pricked stitch. To check the strength, wooden formers are inserted into the glove’s fingers. Some styles are also hand-sewn.
FINISHING
Edges, hems, any buttonholes, furs, and perforations are prepared and stitched onto the gloves. The linings, in silk or cashmere, are then set in by hand.
STRAIGHTENING AND SMOOTHENING
Electrically heated metal hands impart the glove’s final character by pressing the leather smooth and removing any creases. To finish, the glove is flattened and polished using rotating wooden or felt sleeves.
FINAL STEPS
Paired by size and color, stamped with the Maison’s hallmark, the gloves are packaged following a final inspection.
WHEN TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY
Each year, through its collections, Maison Causse unveils timeless pieces alongside exceptional creations, shaped by singular savoir-faire and techniques of rare refinement.
