A century ago on the banks of the Erdre river in Nantes, France, Georges-René Julio got his start as an apprentice brush maker. Soon the brushes became a passion for Georges-René, and in 1947, he opened his own factory, Brosserie Julio. Today, his grandchildren Jean-Baptiste and François-Marie have taken over the family business, producing beautifully crafted brushes and brooms of their own. To honour the memory of their beloved grandmother, Andrée Jardin, the two brothers named their home accessory brand after her in 2012.