Gardiane moleskin culottes - black

Indiennes de Nîmes

Made from a soft and durable moleskin, also known as moleskin, the Camargue women's culottes are designed for riding. Their long, gusset cut makes them modern and comfortable. Worn and fitted at the high waist and hips, they create a streamlined and structured silhouette. They are finished with black piping on each leg. The culottes fit true to size; choose your usual size. See the size guide.

$144.00
Color
Black
Size
Details

Moleskine 100% cotton High waist
Straight belt with 5 belt loops
Side zip fly with closure tab Black piping along the leg
Inseam length 82 cm
Reinforced crotch for the saddle
2 slanted pockets on the front
European manufacturing

Moleskine 100% cotton High waist
Straight belt with 5 belt loops
Side zip fly with closure tab Black piping along the leg
Inseam length 82 cm
Reinforced crotch for the saddle
2 slanted pockets on the front
European manufacturing

Product History

The gardian (a word of Provençal origin) is the guardian of a Camargue herd, namely a herd of bulls or horses raised in semi-freedom and belonging to a manadier (breeder). In the rural world of 19th-century France, the gardian was simply a mounted herdsman and dressed like the peasants of the time.
Before the First World War, there was no specific costume for the gardian.
It was Marquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon (known as Lou Marquès), founder of the Nacioun Gardiano in 1904, who, at the request of Frédéric Mistral, codified the current gardian uniform. To give more unity and style to the choupo (group of gardians in Provençal) during gardian festivals, he mandated the velvet jacket, moleskin trousers, a brightly colored shirt with Indian motifs, and the valergues hat.

History of the moleskin:
Moleskin is to Europe what denim is to the United States. This very dense and tightly woven cotton fabric, similar to satin, evokes leather due to its finish. The word originates from the English term "mole skin," which literally means "mole skin," referring to the feel of the material. For its protective qualities, it became the preferred material for workwear, originally worn by steelworkers in Sheffield, England. Across the Channel, it became known as "blue overalls" for our mechanics and steam engine drivers. Today, this robust fabric is used to make the trade uniforms of the Compagnons du Devoir (a French guild of craftsmen). For them, there are color codes specific to each trade: ecru for stonemasons, black for carpenters and roofers, and blue for masons or shipwrights. Durable and with a beautiful patina, its fabric molds to you and becomes like a second skin after a few wears.

The gardian (a word of Provençal origin) is the guardian of a Camargue herd, namely a herd of bulls or horses raised in semi-freedom and belonging to a manadier (breeder). In the rural world of 19th-century France, the gardian was simply a mounted herdsman and dressed like the peasants of the time.
Before the First World War, there was no specific costume for the gardian.
It was Marquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon (known as Lou Marquès), founder of the Nacioun Gardiano in 1904, who, at the request of Frédéric Mistral, codified the current gardian uniform. To give more unity and style to the choupo (group of gardians in Provençal) during gardian festivals, he mandated the velvet jacket, moleskin trousers, a brightly colored shirt with Indian motifs, and the valergues hat.

History of the moleskin:
Moleskin is to Europe what denim is to the United States. This very dense and tightly woven cotton fabric, similar to satin, evokes leather due to its finish. The word originates from the English term "mole skin," which literally means "mole skin," referring to the feel of the material. For its protective qualities, it became the preferred material for workwear, originally worn by steelworkers in Sheffield, England. Across the Channel, it became known as "blue overalls" for our mechanics and steam engine drivers. Today, this robust fabric is used to make the trade uniforms of the Compagnons du Devoir (a French guild of craftsmen). For them, there are color codes specific to each trade: ecru for stonemasons, black for carpenters and roofers, and blue for masons or shipwrights. Durable and with a beautiful patina, its fabric molds to you and becomes like a second skin after a few wears.

Maintenance guide

Washable at 40°
Machine dry at 60° No bleach
Ironing 150° max Dry cleaning allowed

Washable at 40°
Machine dry at 60° No bleach
Ironing 150° max Dry cleaning allowed

Delivery & Return

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).

Delivery :

In mainland France, home delivery by Colissimo or at a relay point by Mondial Relay. Free shipping from 150€.

Europe by Chronopost.

World by Colissimo.

Free in-store pickup.

Return policy ( see GTS ).