Paris: Made by Hand: 50 Shops Where Decorators and Stylists Source the Chic and Unique (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Paris: Made by Hand 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 Bi...
Full description- Publisher: Little Bookroom,U.S.
- Published: 28 May 2009
- Format: Paperback 256 pages
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- Categories: Shopping Guides | Tips & Advice | Guidebooks
- ISBN 13: 9781892145703 ISBN 10: 1892145707
- Sales rank: 11,821
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Full description for Paris: Made by Hand
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. You'll find a designer who makes glass jewelry; a couturier who sells fabric remainders, a few garments, and handwoven scarves; one boutique set up like a home, where reworked vintage housewares are displayed. Another place offers hand-knit baby clothes, another reworked antique French linens. Also included are nearby cafes, bakeries, cheese shops, and tearooms with artisanal foods that reflect the spirit of "made by hand." This is a book for all lovers of design and decorating.
