Memories of Paris - Shops and ateliers of the past

The artist and designer Marin Montagut accompanies the reader to visit the quintessence of Paris, his twenty favorite places that overflow with ideas and poetry. The reader will discover ateliers and shops scattered here and there in the capital, whose artisans produce exquisitely crafted objects and furnishings thanks to a savoir faire that has its roots far back in time. These treasures, sometimes hidden, offer a precious source of inspiration for designers, artists and creators of all kinds. Degas designed his graceful dancers using pigments manufactured by the Maison du Pastel according to a secret formula that dates back to 1720. Since 1832, generations of stylists have continued to choose from the thousands of trimmings for hats, buttons, ribbons and fabrics offered by Ultramod , while prestigious clients such as the Metropolitan Museum order personalized tassels from Passementerie Verrier, opened as early as 1753. Twenty picturesque and timeless places allow us to savor in this book the fruitful artisan tradition of the Ville Lumière.

256 pages, 20.2x27.8 cm, hardback binding with dust jacket, Year 2021