This rare skill, passed down from master to apprentice, perpetuates a craft tradition dating back to the 18th century.

Each pattern is printed by hand, colour by colour, using relief-engraved pear wood blocks. Some of these carefully preserved matrices are over two hundred years old. They enable faithful reproduction of historical designs, whether from the 18th, 19th or Art Deco periods, using a technique that requires rigour, sensitivity and patience.

Present at this edition, Olivier and Lucas learned their craft through practice, in the workshop, working directly with artisans, inks, tools and materials.

During the event, they gave a live demonstration of printing the Feuillage pattern, composed of three colours. A slow, precise, repetitive, almost choreographed movement that reveals the beauty of time and work well done.

Through this living testimony to a craft that is becoming increasingly rare, the MAUNY workshop, founded in 1933 and integrated into Maison Pierre Frey in 2023, is opening its doors to a new generation eager to restore meaning and value to handcrafted work.
It regularly welcomes apprentices and interns, offering them an authentic immersion in the demanding but deeply rewarding world of traditional printing. 

By participating in DEUX MAINS DU LUXE, Maison Pierre Frey reaffirms its commitment to passing on knowledge, to excellence in craftsmanship and to preserving France's decorative heritage, a living legacy driven by the passion of artisans. 

Photo credit - Benjamin Zibner & Edouard Demarly