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Since the 1980s, the Rodot family — Jean-Jacques Rodot, then his son Jean-Luc Rodot — has been cultivating and harvesting rye straw by hand in Abergement-de-Cuisery (71), France.
With over 40 years of experience in agriculture and rye growing, this family-run farm guarantees a product of incomparable quality, using environmentally respectful methods tailored to meet their clients’ needs.
Producing exceptional rye straw is an art — a know-how passed down from generation to generation, refined over time, and carefully preserved.
Jean-Luc Rodot, now at the head of the family business, continues this tradition with the same passion as his parents, Jeanine and Jean-Jacques.
For over 40 years, they’ve learned to read the land, listen to the weather, and respect the rhythm of the seasons. Every step — from seed selection to cutting, drying, and meticulous sorting — is performed with almost intuitive precision. Nothing is left to chance.
The exceptional quality of their natural rye straw, sought after by fine craftsmen, marquetry artists, luxury brands, and individuals looking for noble materials, is the result of a subtle balance of agricultural expertise, patience, and high standards.
This unique alchemy, refined over decades, gives their straw its brightness, flexibility, and unmatched structure.
Jeanine and Jean-Jacques Rodot begin growing rye straw in Saône-et-Loire (71), supplying chair factories in Rancy and Bantanges, as well as straw artisans in the Vosges, northern France, and the Paris region.
Jean-Jacques identifies new outlets, supplying thatchers for straw roofs in northern France, Auvergne, and Haute-Loire.
Usage diversifies: the straw is used for cheese mats and film set design — notably in Joan of Arc and The Queen and the Cardinal.
As chair factories decline, Jean-Jacques turns to straw marquetry, meeting passionate artisans and artists. This opens the business to international markets.
Jean-Luc Rodot takes over the family business with enthusiasm. He expands the operation to 20 hectares of rye mainly cultivated for high-end decorative uses: marquetry, thatched roofing, and cheese mats.
The business becomes a recognized supplier of premium rye straw for luxury decoration, artisan studios, designers, and contemporary cabinetmakers.
Broadcast of the documentary “Straw is Chic” by Marie-Hélène Baconnet, featuring Lison de Caunes — a marquetry expert and client of Jean-Luc Rodot. The film highlights the revival of rye straw in luxury interior design.
Jean-Luc Rodot is recognized as the last French rye straw producer dedicated to marquetry, supplying renowned creators such as Manon Bouvier-Toth, a contemporary furniture designer.
Launch of the official online store for purchasing natural or dyed rye straw directly through the website.
Several colors and quantities are now available for sale to individuals, designers, artisan workshops, and marquetry enthusiasts.