If France was  our departure point, the world is our workshop.

Who we are

Evocative branded objects with emotion and utility baked in.

We are a cross-border design studio striving to redefine the place of branded objects globally. We put our love for craftsmanship, family spirit, and sense of adventure at work to bring to life the antithesis of soulless design. The objects we create are born from a chosen time and place, yet designed to become valuable companions, kept for life.

We help companies of all shapes & sizes

We help companies of all shapes and sizes, from Rothschild to Kering, Ferrari, Air France, and the International Olympic Committee, in Corporate gifting, Gifts With Purchase, Private Label and Packaging.

A global presence.

While our HQ is in Paris, we have hubs in the US, Japan & Singapore, our adventurous take on craftsmanship often leads us further. Moved by our quest for traditional crafts, skilled hands, and unquestionably ethical factories, we work with craftsmen and manufacturers all over the world.

Cashmere

Mongolia

Rafia

Madagascar

Brass

Japan

Porcelain

Limoges, France

Our pillars

What makes branded objects valuable according to Ateliers AME

1. Craftsmanship

Soulful designs born from exquisite artistry, soulful sourcing and masterful production

2. Life moment

The spirit of a time and a place, of a moment shared, captured in a useful, lasting object

3. Brand DNA

Gifts worthy of the brand they embody: a fitting tribute to their quality, a testament to the promises they make

4. Pragmatism

Unmatched ability to deliver, born from our deep industry knowledge, partners and efficient logistics

An adventurous take on craftsmanship

If France was our departure point, the world is our workshop.

Because our adventurous spirit prevents us from being confined by conventions, our sole compass is our commitment and love for the craft.

This means we look where others don’t, dig deeper, explore further… to source crafts directly where they are born, where they have been cultivated by a tradition of excellence, whether in France, Japan, Thailand, Italy, China, or Mongolia.

This also means that tomorrow, wherever you may need us, we’ll be there. Ready for a new adventure.

An people-first approach to branded objects

The branded objects we create capture life moments and deliver lifetime value because they are the result of a unique set of skills.

Empathy
We are interested in how objects affect people and the connections they can create between companies and individuals.
Foresight
We embrace freedom and intuition as a way to break new ground and find better ways to do things.
Longevity
We create objects with durability baked in. The wasteful and the disposable do not belong in our craft.
Meaningfulness
We make sure that whatever we bring to it matters to people because it is both useful and imbued with emotion.

Sustainability

We create objects with durability baked in:
the wasteful and the disposable do not belong in our craft

Upcyclingso that exceptional materials go a long way
We put our imagination at work to make the most of our clients’ precious materials by coming up with new ways to use discarded elements (leather, pieces of fabrics…). Through this upcycling process, we transform waste into beautiful and useful new creations.
Recyclingto find beauty in the waste
We believe we have a responsibility to make the best use of all available materials, whether they be from plastic pollution, promotional activities or elsewhere. Where others see problems, we see opportunities: we strive to recycle materials wherever and whenever we can.
Preservingso that craftsmanships stay alive
Willing to protect the world from ever more cookiecutter products, we are committed to not only preserving, but nurturing rare craftsmanship. That’s why we seek out the best crafts people, wherever they are. Whether in France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan or Mongolia, every quest starts with one question: where is it done best? Soon followed by: how can we play our part in keeping each craft alive?

This love for craft and obsession for durability might mean partnering with the ones who invent new materials. So we gladly do.

Seaqual Yarn
Made from
10% Seaqual marine plastic, 90% PET collected from land sources
Invented by
The Seaqual Initiative
Properties
Identical in physical properties to virgin polyester, available in a variety of sizes and finishes
Best for
Apparel and textile accessories, home decor
Environmental Impact
Negative, reuses existing plastics
Lyocell
Made from
Regenerated wood cellulose made by dissolving pulp and dry jet-wet spinning
Invented by
American Enka fibers facility (1972)
Properties
Semi-synthetic fiber used to make textiles, close to the properties of other fibers such as cotton, linen, silk, ramie, hemp or viscose rayon
Environmental Impact
Neutral, Lyocell production does not use carbon disulfide common in other textile manufactures, which is toxic to workers and the environment
Algoblend
Made from
Sargassum algae (Brittany Algae)
Invented by
Algopack
Properties
Plastic alternative: Rigid, biodegradable and biocompostable (10 weeks), flame retardant
Best for
Cups, pens and reusable packaging
Environmental Impact
Neutral, with the ambition to replace petrol-based plastics across many sectors
Grapes
Made from
The waste left from grapes and vines during viticulture
Invented by
The Italian company Vegea
Properties
Vegan leather obtained from grape and vine waste (78% vine product, 12% recycled polyester)
Best for
Leather accessories and apparel, interior furniture and leather equipments for cars
Environmental Impact
Neutral, making the most of what would otherwise be discarded by viticulture