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Chris Murner

  • Leatherworker
  • Carouge, Switzerland
  • Master Artisan
Chris Murner Leatherworker
Contact
French, English
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 - 12:30/13:30 - 18:30, Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Phone:
+41 223427225
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Honouring material, technique and art

  • • Chris makes handbags and leather accessories
  • • Her work celebrates the material of leather
  • • She is very passionate about preserving craftwork

Chris Murner is inspired by the abstract art forms of the early 20th century to work with volumes and colours in the leather goods that she crafts today. Passionate about artistic exploration and crafts, she wanted to express herself with leather, all qualities of leather, and to share her knowledge of this material. The importance of transmission is the other facet of Chris' craftsmanship: mother of two who are themselves craftspeople, Chris is eager to encourage leatherwork and craftsmanship in general. If the fast fashion industry can sometimes lead us to forget what good material is, Chris is there to remind us: a good piece of leather honours the animal, is extremely robust and will last you a lifetime.

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Works

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Bauhaus bag

This bag from the collection called LEATHER GOODS ARE AN ART OF LIVING is a picture in itself. It has a small pocket cut out of the armhole and is removable. The bag is lined in alcantara with wearable pockets and a zippered pocket.

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New Bauhaus

This adjustable shoulder bag from the collection called LEATHER GOODS ARE AN ART OF LIVING has a visual inspired by the Bauhaus movement. The assembly is made with four gussets, and the flap is a twist lock. The interior is composed of a divider and a zippered pocket and a mobile phone pocket.

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Interchangeable flap bag

This business style bag has an interchangeable flap and an adjustable shoulder strap. It is part of the GEOMETRIC COMPOSITION collection. The interior is lined with alcantara and has a computer pocket, a zip pocket, a pen pocket and a mobile phone pocket.

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Pyranabag

This piranha-shaped bag closes at the 'mouth' of the fish with a zip reminiscent of the animal's teeth. This piece is part of the FUNNY ANIMALS collection.

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Flowered Garden bag

Round flowers adorn this bag and are sewn in volume, making them stand out in 3D. Inside there is a zip pocket and a mobile phone pocket.

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