The Lectoure Blue pastel, a knowledge, a passion !

"Bleu de Lectoure" is an artisan pastel blue, made at Lectoure, in the Gers, France.

Also called "Woad" or "Blue Woad" it provides exceptional shades of blue ! Once very popular for dyeing textiles, this beautiful color (a sign of nobility) was also used by painters and decorators from all over Europe !

Since 1994, the Lectoure Blue has developed Pastel (Isatis tinctoria), in particular :

• The cultivation of the plant (soon after our own fields).

• The extraction and natural production (chemical free) of pure pigment, the use of fine arts, decoration and textile manufacturing industry.

• Manufacturing and dyeing 100% natural, with a range of products ennobled by the pigment (paint, cosmetics, clothing, linen ...).

We are true artisans passionate about this unique color and we want to share this knowledge with you !

If you like this colour and want to benefit from our know-how, you can learn about our history and products by attending a consultation at our shop in Lectoure (only by reservation) or, directly, by visiting our online shop.

You also, see "la vie en bleu" and support us, so that the traditional dyeing continues to be Made in France !

Thank you for the interest that you bring us every day,

The "Bleu de Lectoure" team.