Paris: Made By Hand
50 Shops Where Decorators and Stylists Source the Chic and Unique

By Pia Jane Bijkerk


Paris: Made By Hand
Online price: £12.99
Paperback, 256 pages
Published: 28th May 2009

Category: Travel


There's a new trend among the young designers and decorators of Paris: an embracing of an aesthetic called fait main. Literally, this means "made by hand," but in this case it includes not only new items fashioned by hand but vintage objects and found objects that are valued as they are, or that may have been reworked. What unites them is the "handprint" of a talented creator.

Stylist Pia Jane Bijkerk has discovered more than fifty places-organized into walks-that embody this style. Some are shops owned by professional chineurs, people who hunt out objects sought after by interior decorators, architects, and stylists. Other places aren't really shops but primarily studios, where, if you stop by, you can purchase something directly from the artist.

Also included are nearby cafés, bakeries, cheese shops, and tearooms with artisanal foods that reflect the spirit of "made by hand."

Very cute indeed. - Bookseller

Parisian style isn't limited to the sartorial variety, there is a lot to covet when it comes to homewares too. Whether it's old fashioned chic you're after with a unique antique or the careful workmanship of a contemporary artisan, there is plenty on offer in the French capital. Two new titles from New York publishing house The Little Bookroom showcase this perfectly. Paris: Made by Hand embraces the fait main aesthetic among the new designers and decorators in the capital city - not only does it include new items created by artists, but it also lists where to find the best found objects in the city. - Living France

This beautifully photographed, handbag-size tome takes readers on a tour of 50 different ateliers across Paris … A must for any cross-Channel shopping forays. - BBC Homes & Antiques

Great for shopaholics planning a trip to Paris… Where are my credit cards… - Destination France

Takes you on a delightful journey through the arrondissements of Paris, calling in at various enticing little shops that house artisans and craftspeople who make their wares entirely by hand. It also touches on vintage and recycling to resurrect bygone crafts and skills; definitely worth a browse. - French Property News



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9781892145703
Format: 152mm x 152mm
Colour photographs

BIC Code: WJS, WTH
BISAC Code:  TRV009050
Imprint: Little Bookroom


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