Atelier P.
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L’atelier de Petrus
Atelier P.
Atelier P. is the wedding & engagement collection of P.C. Boschmans, a well established Belgian company founded in 1865.
The letter P. refers to Petrus Boschmans, the founder of the company who took over the workshop of his master Jaques Joris in 1907. It was Petrus who made the goldsmith and family business into a great success and established the brand name ‘P.C. Boschmans’.
Petrus had six children who joined him in the family business.
5 brothers and 1 sister.
Over the years, the company has acquired an exceptional knowledge of craftsmanship, always striving for the highest quality.
The century-old tradition of craftsmanship is still today being practiced by his great-grandchildren and the employees of the company. Together they still share the same passion for creating iconic pieces.
As a tribute to Petrus, we decided to relaunch some of his creations together with other designs that have been crafted through the years by his successors.
The collection
Atelier P. has been divided into three themes. No matter which style you prefer, there is something for everyone.
The RETRO COLLECTION. takes you back in time. You will meet the six children of Petrus Boschmans through these edgy, classic and original wedding & engagement rings.
If modern design is what you gravitate towards, you’ll prefer
the TRENDY COLLECTION. It distinguishes itself by its peculiar finish and contemporary look.
Less is more, Petrus couldn’t agree more.
The TIMELESS COLLECTION is based on his very first design. The fact that those wedding & engagement rings are still very popular after more than 100 years, gives an indication that “some things are meant to last”.
Simon de Heuvellaan 6 Wijnegem 2110 Belgium
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ABOUT US
Atelier Felis creates unique accessories out of recycled leather. By buying the products from Atelier Felis you support a small business owner who puts her time, energy and passion into creating an ecologically responsible product. You’re not only buying a nice and high-quality product that can be used for years to come, but you are also supporting a sustainable project.
We begin our design process by looking at materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. “Rather than starting with what could we make?” we start with “what can we make with the ‘waste’ that we sourced”.
Atelier Felis only uses 100% recycled leather. This leather can be reclaimed from discarded, damaged or out of fashion garments. But can also come from old couches or are remnants from the leather industry that would otherwise end up in the waste stream. All the materials we use also look great and are designed to last.
Because Atelier Felis only works with recycled leather, every piece is one-of-a-kind. There are only small amounts of each type of leather or color, making each piece a new experiment. Because of this our products are always limited and unique. This provides you with an alternative to mass-produced bags and accessories.
From start to finish, every item is Made in Belgium, in our studio in Antwerp. Atelier Felis resolutely opts for small, sustainable collections in a limited edition. We are committed to working locally and doing all the design and production in-house, with a focus on both function and style. We also take steps to keep the waste in our studio to a minimum. We make every scrap count!
MISSION
Founded with the aim of enhancing sustainable production, Atelier Felis shows that we can transform waste materials into timeless and functional items that don’t chase trends and stand the test of time. All our products are made with leather sourced from post-consumer waste stream and industrial surplus. Starting with used leather garments and discarded leather due to damages or fashion trends we make beautiful, timeless accessories that are environmentally responsible at the same time.
Each and every Atelier Felis item is fully created, start to finish, in our studio in Antwerp, Belgium. We are committed to staying local and all the design and manufacturing is done in house.
Vaartdijk 53, Wijnegem 2110 Belgium