I feel very honored to let you know that Lefèvre Interiors is one of the 20 companies, featured in the brand new Belgian publication ‘MANUFACTUM’, a book about craftsmanship in Belgium.
The author Dirk De Moor and the photographer Philippe Debeerst depicted and wrote about the twenty surprising stories of craftsmen and women behind 20 Belgian companies who still work according to traditional methods, having a passion for their trade. About what drove them to practice a certain craft, and the skills needed, about the trade itself. But also about their materials or tools, and the years gaining knowledge and experience. They learnt that artisan crafts definitely have a place in the economy and society. With the artists’ continued passion as the driving force. And they won’t stop until they have reached perfection. No compromises.
20 Belgian craftsmen and women, each with their own unique specialty, made by hand.
PATRICK DAMIAENS, Wood carving; JOHAN DE PUNT, Millwrighting; STEVEN & BRECHT DUJARDYN, Artisan ironwork; FANNY JEAN, Furniture upholstery & embellishments; LUC MESTDAGH, INGRID MEYVAERT & KATRIEN MESTDAGH, Stained glass windows; ANGEL BARRERO, Stucco marble & scagliola; DANIEL, ALAIN, JEAN-LUC, FABIENNE & LUDOVIC MENCHIOR, Plaster ornaments; CHRIS MAENE, Piano building; JAN DENIE & GREET LEFEVRE, Solid wood panelling; YVAN MAES DE WIT, Conservation of tapestries; LUCIA DEKNUDT, Lampshades; JIMMY DE CLERCQ & DIMITRI GINSBERG, Art foundry; PAUL & JAN VAN ACHTER, Copper pots and pans; FREDERIK KNOCKAERT, Art restoration; LUT DE PAEPE & FREDERIC POPPE, Gilt leather; BERT DE VYLDER, Organ building; WALTER QUIREYNS, Sculptures & stonemasonry; NINO TONDAT, Terrazo & intarsio; DIEDERIK WILLEM VANDERHEYDEN, Fine art paintings; RALPH BAGGALEY, Leather crafts
The presentation of ‘MANUFACTUM’ took place Thursday December 11, in the unique historical building of The Royal Manufacturers De Wit in Mechelen, also featured in this book.
The Royal Manufacturers (founded in 1889) cleans, conserves and restores tapestries. Today, it is the leading tapestry restorer in the world for museums and one of the leading laboratories for private customers. Yvan Maes De Wit, the present director, represents the fourth generation of tapestry weavers and restorers.
Book presentation
Jan and me, together with the photographer Philippe De Beerst (left) and author Dirk De Moor.
A special thank you to Patrick Damiaens.
A lot of you, my readers, might have heard of and read about the beautiful work of our renowned Belgian ornamental woodcarver Patrick Damiaens, who is also the author of the blog Ornamentsnijder – Patrick Damiaens. Patrick is incredibly passionate about traditional high-quality craftsmanship and he inspired and assisted the publishers in sourcing the best craftsmen to feature in ‘MANUFACTUM’ to guarantee the quality of the book. We are very thankful to Patrick for his considerable contribution to the realization of this book.
Patrick Damiaens at work Source Blog Patrick Damiaens
Lefèvre Interiors – One of the pages, featuring our company in ‘Manufactum’
Photographer Philippe Debeerst illustrated this book with gorgeous taken pictures of all craftsmen and women at work. Giving splendour to the book !
Here are a few photos Philippe took in our workshop.
Workshop Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Philippe Debeerst
Workshop Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Philippe Debeerst
Workshop Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Philippe Debeerst
Workshop Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Philippe Debeerst
MANUFACTUM is available in English/French and in Dutch/French.
Manufactum, 20 crafts in the spotlight – 20 métiers à l’honneur Dirk De Moor, Philippe Debeerst
English-FrenchHardcover ISBN 978-94-6161-195-6
Manufactum, 20 ambachten in de kijker – 20 métiers à l’honneur Dirk De Moor, Philippe Debeerst
Dutch-FrenchHardcover ISBN 978-94-6161-188-8
MANUFACTUM
To order, please click HERE.
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Greet
Ha, Greet Thanks for the compliments 😉 Looking Great this blogitem (as always full of passion) Keep up the good work Greet. 😉 Patrick
Congratulations on your feature, Greet! How exciting! Growing up in Japan, my father always told me that details matter and it's worth waiting to get it right. Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas! xx
Dear Yuko, your father was zo right!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
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Greet
Congratulations! What an honour to be part of such an inspiring book!
Best regards, Yvonne
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
xo, lissy
what a piece of work + congratulations + merry christmas & happy new year. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Thank you so much for your nice comments dearest friends!
Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
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Greet
Wonderful woodworking photos. Congratulations – continue to carry the flame of fine craftsmanship!
I love reading about all the wonderful workmanship!! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas sweet friend!! xo
It is an honor to be a part of such an amazing project. And ps. You look beautiful!!
Joyeux Fêtes…
xoxox
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Greet
This book looks wonderful and you look positively gorgeous!!
Dear Greet, there is something so wonderful to see the great craftsmen and women at work!
Thank you for sharing!
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
xoxo
Karen
The Arts by Karena
thank YOU for each pearl you share that cultivate spirit and eye,from faraway Chile
best wishes
Thank you for the wonderful eight years and the beautiful window into your work, your home, and your life. Congratulations!