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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
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
Very cute indeed. --Bookseller
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
Very cute indeed. --Bookseller
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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."
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THE FIRST AND SECOND ARRONDISSEMENTS ARE FILLED WITH FAIT MAIN SHOPS-SOME WELL KNOWN, SOME CENTURIES OLD, AND SOME simply quaint, hidden-away treasures. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
THE FIRST AND SECOND ARRONDISSEMENTS ARE FILLED WITH FAIT MAIN SHOPS-SOME WELL KNOWN, SOME CENTURIES OLD, AND SOME simply quaint, hidden-away treasures. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Beautiful, inspiring book full of charm character and curiosities. Well documented with precise locations, times of openings and amazing photography - my only initial surprise was that it was so small however in thinking about it it would fit neatly in your handbag while searching for these gems. Wonderful!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was excited to see this book when it came out, and coincidentally purchased a copy in Amsterdam at a book-signing with Pia. When I travel, I like to bring home something that is a unique expression of the artisans of the place I have visited, or just something that is not so mainstream. While many of the resources in Pia's guide are fashion related and I didn't visit them, I found the home accessories / tabletop to be great. A friend of mine who lives in Paris flipped through the book and verified that it is indeed an excellent selection of high quality shops worthy of visiting. Many of the shops, as you may have already guessed, are quite expensive.
The small size is a plus because it fits into your bag very well. The images are also nice although I would -not- consider this to be a photobook or 'inspiration' book as it appears other reviewers thought it would be. It is a guide to shops which offer hand made and/or custom-made accessories (clothing, fabrics, tabletop) in Paris, and a very very good one.
The small size is a plus because it fits into your bag very well. The images are also nice although I would -not- consider this to be a photobook or 'inspiration' book as it appears other reviewers thought it would be. It is a guide to shops which offer hand made and/or custom-made accessories (clothing, fabrics, tabletop) in Paris, and a very very good one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Love the atmospheric photos and evocative text. Initially I was a little disappointed at the size of the book but then realised this made it perfect for taking on your travels. Made me really want to visit the city.
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resourceful Pia
When in France do as the French do with the aid of this little book full of chic objets and decorator's items. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Platt
not a keeper
This book is a shopping directory... but not even an exciting one. Not what I'd hoped for at all.
Published on 8 April 2010 by Louhie
Disappointing
Althought the content of the book was thorough and varied (although maybe not as quirky as I had hoped), the imagery (which is what I purchased it for) was disappointing. Read more
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