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Könyv La Maroquinerie Stephen Peridore

La Maroquinerie

Mastering the Art of French Luxury Leather

Szerző: Stephen Peridore
Nyelv: Angol
Kötés: Puha kötésű
Kiadó: Independently published
Elérhetőség: Beszállítói készleten
Küldés 14-21 napon belül
7 320 Ft
This book is a comprehensive exploration of the deep-rooted tradition of French leather craft, known...

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Szerző
Stephen Peridore
Nyelv
Angol
Kötés
Könyv - Puha kötésű
Kiadva
2026
oldal
220
EAN
9798187980345
Enbook ID
53269400
Kiadó
Independently published
Súly
302
Méretek
152 x 229 x 12

Teljes leírás

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the deep-rooted tradition of French leather craft, known as maroquinerie. It traces the industry from its medieval tanning pits and the strategic luxury mandates of Jean-Baptiste Colbert to the world-renowned houses of Hermès and Louis Vuitton. The book centers on the concept of savoir-faire-the 'hidden intelligence of the hands'-explaining how embodied knowledge allows artisans to transform raw hides into objects of lasting beauty. Readers are guided through the technical nuances of vegetable tanning, the structural superiority of the hand-sewn saddle stitch, and the precision of the skiving knife. Beyond technical instruction, the text offers a cultural philosophy, championing 'patina' as the visible record of a life well-lived. By bridging the gap between historic guild systems and modern independent ateliers, the book provides consumers, artisans, and travelers with a roadmap to identifying genuine quality. It serves as both a technical primer on artisanal excellence and a passionate defense of slow, sustainable craftsmanship in an era of disposable fashion.