Paris by Pia Bijkerk

Paris by Pia Bijkerk

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Paris by Pia Bijkerk

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 caf s, 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.
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ISBN 13 9781892145703
ISBN 10 1892145707
Title Paris
Author Pia Bijkerk
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little Bookroom,U.S.
Year published 2009-05-28
Number of pages 216
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.