Werkstatt:München
Werkstatt:München is a Munich jewellery maker founded in 1996 by silversmith Klaus Lohmeyer. It makes handcrafted silver jewellery and accessories, often combined with vegetable tanned leather.
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Klaus Lohmeyer |
| Atelier | Fraunhoferstrasse, Munich |
| Materials | Silver, vegetable tanned leather |
| Website | werkstatt-muenchen.com |
What is Werkstatt:München?
Werkstatt:München is a jewellery workshop and brand based in Munich, Germany. It was founded in 1996 by Klaus Lohmeyer, whose background spans philosophy, politics and music. The atelier is located in an old foundry on Fraunhoferstrasse.
History
Lohmeyer trained at the Staatliche Berufsfachschule für Glas und Schmuck in Kaufbeuren and became a master craftsman in silversmithing and goldsmithing before establishing his own workshop.
Products and positioning
The brand works mainly with silver and vegetable tanned leather, materials Lohmeyer values as raw materials. Its jewellery aims to blend meaning, function and timeless elegance, drawing on contemporary culture, personal memories and symbolism. The range includes:
- Rings
- Bracelets and necklaces
- Key rings and other small accessories
Distribution
The Munich atelier is open to visitors, and the brand is also stocked by specialist retailers internationally, including stores in Tokyo, New York and Australia.
Why it matters
Werkstatt:München shows how a single craftsman's workshop can build an international following, with its handmade approach recognised by the Homo Faber craft initiative.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Werkstatt:München?
Werkstatt:München was founded in 1996 by master silversmith Klaus Lohmeyer.
What does Werkstatt:München make?
It makes handcrafted silver jewellery and accessories, often combined with vegetable tanned leather.