Who am I?
Maison Banane is the creative adventure of Carolina and her cat, Juana Banana.
I’ve been creating handmade watercolors, drawings, and other quirky things in Paris for quite some time. Juana, she just makes a mess. Always.
My name is Carolina; I’m argentinean and I've been living in Paris for over 10 years. My passion since I was a child has always been drawing, but I pursued a career as a biochemist. I know, it’s a curious choice.
I’m a child of the 80s and I’m very familiar with the crossroads between the generation that wants to follow a traditional path and the one ready to break conventions and create its own rules.
I’m completely fascinated by a variety of things: I love illustration, music, and handmade items. And when it comes to something that breaks the mold, catches the audience’s attention, and creates a bit of chaos, it’s even better.
Our History
For the past few years, I have dedicated myself to watercolor painting, a medium fascinating since it's so anarchic. What I love about watercolors is their freedom. You can control them up to a certain point, but then they take their own path, allowing for a great deal of artistic spontaneity. You experiment, venture, get lost, and find your way again.
During my explorations, I quickly realized that the range of industrial watercolor colors was quite limited. Then, I discovered handmade watercolors, which offer a greater variety of colors—yay! My enthusiasm soon diminished when I learned that most recipes use honey. I struggle to accept that in the 21st century, we still need to bother bees for non-alimentary purposes. I decided that a vegan formula, free from honey and other animal products, was possible while still ensuring high quality. And after SEVERAL prototypes, I finally found my recipe for vegan watercolors. That’s how Maison Banane was born.
Maison Banane Watercolor
Quality
Maison Banane creates vegan handmade watercolors with exclusive professional-grade colors. Formulated with ultra-fine pigments at very high concentration, our watercolors contain no additives or thinners, ensuring pure and intense color. Our rigorous blending process and strict quality control allow us to provide watercolors with a smooth, consistent texture 💖.
Environmental Commitment
Our watercolors are vegan and environmentally friendly, using a binder made exclusively from plant-based ingredients. Each palette is handmade in small batches in Paris, ensuring careful attention to every detail. We prioritize responsible sourcing. Additionally, our half-pans are made from bioplastic and produced locally in Paris, reinforcing our commitment to ethical and sustainable production.
Responsible Packaging
The packaging for our watercolors is made from FSC-certified paper, produced within the European Union. This ensures an environmentally respectful production chain, dignified working conditions, and a reduced carbon footprint.
The Brand
Maison Banane is home to my dreams, a space where I bring my projects, ideas, products, and drawings to life. I am proud to have launched a personal creative project as an immigrant woman.
The name Maison Banane is inspired by my cat, Juana Banana, who proudly embodies a bold, clever personality that exudes freedom. Maison Banane symbolizes this spirit by using traditional artistic techniques to convey messages that are both popular and ambitious. It’s a nod to a generation seeking to find its freedom through self-expression. That’s what Maison Banane is all about.
So, Soyons fous 🍌