Metalwork

Partner: Affaire d’Enclume

Can you introduce yourself and tell us what led you to this craft?
I’ve always had the desire to work with my hands, and my encounter with the material was a turning point.

What is your personal relationship with the material you work with?
It’s a material that speaks to me and fascinates me in all its forms and textures. The possibilities with metal are almost endless.

What do you love most about your craft?
The creative side — it allows me to express myself through the material.

How did your encounter with MUNAÉ come about?
It was a wonderful meeting which, thanks to exchange and attentive listening, resulted in quality work.

In what way is this project different from what you usually do?
It’s a true collaboration, both with other artisans and with the designer.

Which piece you created for MUNAÉ touches you most, and why?
I particularly like the combination of materials in the Moon Chair. Glass and leather are materials I feel connected to, and they pair beautifully with metal.

In your opinion, what role does craftsmanship play in architecture or interior design projects?
The artisan acts as a technician, bringing know-how that makes it possible to transform a drawing into reality.

What does collaborating with designers or architects represent for you?
It’s a wonderful experience that allows me to work on projects outside my usual universe.

Leatherwork

Partner: Atelier La Motte

My name is Zoé Drault, I’m 35 years old, and I have been working in this profession for 10 years.

I have always loved soft materials and above all, I am passionate about sewing.

Leather quickly found its way into my creative experiments, which were at first always focused on textiles. Leather has something in common with fabric, but with added strength, flexibility, and durability.

I studied design, while at the same time teaching myself leathercraft. I created my own workshop and chose to work mainly with thick leathers, similar to those used in saddlery and harness-making, always vegetable-tanned.

It is demanding, very physical work, which I truly enjoy.

I was introduced to Munaé through my fellow craftsman, blacksmith Baptiste Rosset, who told me about the seat project. I was drawn to the idea of contributing to the multidisciplinary creation of this lunar chair with its surprising and sensual shape, and for me it was an opportunity to renew and enrich my leathercraft practice through this remarkable saddlery project.

Choosing to collaborate with master artisans feels essential in an era when industrial production continues to alienate both the planet and its inhabitants.

I sincerely thank Sarah Gracia – the creator of Munaé – for this collaboration.