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Maison de la Broderie de Cilaos

Cilaos · Réunion

Lovers of traditional handcraft and textiles

What you’ll find

What Maison de la Broderie de Cilaos is known for

In the mountain village of Cilaos, this conservatory keeps alive the intricate jours de Cilaos embroidery that began here in the early 20th century. Visitors watch the brodeuses at work and buy handmade linens and openwork pieces.