Henry & Henriette

Henry & Henriette is a one-of-a-kind artisan mercerie and creative boutique in the heart of Nantes, established in 2011 by Aurélia Henry with a vision of making textile crafts inspiring, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable for everyone. Situated at 8 Rue des Trois Croissants, the shop occupies a cosy, warmly decorated space that feels more like a creative living room than a conventional store — visitors are welcomed with herbal teas, good coffee, and the kind of knowledgeable, enthusiastic guidance that only a truly passionate team can provide. The fabric selection is the soul of Henry & Henriette: a carefully curated range of cottons, viscoses, jersey, jacquards, linens, and specialty textiles chosen for their originality, print quality, and ethical provenance. Many fabrics carry Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, and the shop champions independent designer labels such as Atelier Brunette, Studio Walkie Talkie, Liberty, and Petit Pan. Beyond fabrics, the shop offers a rich range of haberdashery, ribbons, buttons, trims, yarns, embroidery supplies, punch needle kits, and sewing accessories. Henry & Henriette is also well known for its regular creative workshops covering couture, broderie, tricot, crochet, and punch needle — all held in the boutique itself, with machines provided and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Gift cards and complete DIY kits are available for those who want to introduce a friend to the joys of making. An active online shop ships worldwide, bringing the boutique’s distinctive selection to makers beyond Nantes.