Artisan trades of Paris – a ribbon maker, the boiseries of Feau et Cie, pastel crayons still rolled as they were in the time of Degas, etc., presented by a designer, artist and shopkeeper. Many photographs.
Timeless Paris: Ateliers, Emporiums, Savoir Faire
£30.00
Edition:Hardback978208020698507/10/2021
Categories: 17. Books for Christmas 2021: Travel, Books for Christmas 2021, Decorative Arts & Design, Travel
Tags: France, Paris
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