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OUR artelier OF THE MONTH
Citrine: Yellow
June’s golden yellow radiates joy and warmth, symbolising vibrant energy and the light of the summer sun.
Citrine: Yellow
June’s golden yellow radiates joy and warmth, symbolising vibrant energy and the light of the summer sun.
AN ancestral
CRAFT
CRAFT
Gilding & Gold Leaf
Gilding requires restraint as much as precision. Whether applied as gold leaf or by an electrolytic process, it follows an object’s contours and brings its details into the light. We value this attentive work, in which the artisan’s hand reveals the material without effacing its character.
At April H., we believe in the beauty of patient craftsmanship, in materials that carry a story, and in the encounters that bring a work of art into being. Each creation is, above all, a human adventure shaped by the meeting of perspectives, sensibilities and skills.
EXCEPTIONAL artisans
Henry
Henry’s profile will be enriched by his own words and work. At April H., we believe every craftsperson should have the opportunity to describe their craft accurately and in their own voice.
April H. Values
At April H., four values guide us: authenticity, creativity, humanity and sharing. They come to life through encounters with artisans, dialogue between crafts and the attention given to every gesture.
Creativity
We value encounters between worlds that may initially seem far apart. Watchmaking enters into dialogue with sculpture, colour, glass, marquetry and jewellery. These exchanges give rise to forms we could never have imagined alone.
Authenticity
We care about origins, the integrity of materials and the sincerity of each gesture. Every creation bears traces of its own story, of the artisans who contributed to it, and of the time devoted to making it.
Humanity
Behind every work are hands, perspectives, personal journeys, and sometimes years of learning. We want to give these human stories the place they deserve, because they matter to us as much as the object they help bring into being.
Sharing
Creation is a dialogue—with craftspeople, artists, collectors and everyone who takes the time to explore our approach. We love seeing our works become occasions for encounters, exchanges and the passing on of knowledge.
WORKS of art
Handcrafted in France
In June, gilding tells the story of a craft founded on precision and restraint. Preparing the surface, applying the leaf, refining a detail: every stage calls for care. At April H., we seek to bring these gestures into dialogue with mechanics while preserving the artisan’s unmistakable touch.
WORKS of art
Handcrafted in France
In June, gilding tells the story of a craft founded on precision and restraint. Preparing the surface, applying the leaf, refining a detail: every stage calls for care. At April H., we seek to bring these gestures into dialogue with mechanics while preserving the artisan’s unmistakable touch.
“Citrine is a warm, luminous colour, like a spark of sunlight captured in a gemstone.”
april h.
