From faience to flatware, baubles to berets, perfume to porcelain, toys to tapestries, French craftsmanship stands among the most esteemed in the world. 

In this paradise of haute cuisine, it is not surprising that many of the country’s best handmade treasures are arts of the table: fine porcelain and china, crystal, cutlery, and exquisite table linens.  But lesser-known crafts await discovery in picturesque country villages: hand-carved walking sticks, rustic pottery and folk furniture, and antique finds, not to mention artisanally made chocolates, cheeses, and liqueurs.

Made in France covers France’s twenty-two regions with an in-depth look at the country’s most time-honored handmade traditions. The French have raised “le shopping” to a high art, and Made in France is the only guide on the market to lead readers to the country’s best craftspeople and little-known sources for treasures with a uniquely French accent.

Made in France is published by Rizzoli / Universe and will be available in bookstores in early 2008.

For more information about Made in France, please e-mail or call (203) 500-4818.