Stages, phase by phase
Behind every object stand a few clear stages, in order. Not one is rushed: each has its purpose, and it shows.
We choose the fur or leather piece by piece, by texture, thickness and hair. Good material is already half the piece.
We draw and prepare the pattern for each model, with margins calculated for cutting and stitching.
We cut by hand, mindful of the hair and the direction of the pile, so the pieces join cleanly, with no seams on show.
We bring the pieces together and fit them before stitching, so everything falls exactly into place.
We stitch one stitch at a time, patiently. This is where the craft shows and where the durability is earned.
We fit the lining and the reinforcements that give the piece its shape and make it pleasant to wear.
We clean, adjust and polish the details. The last gestures, the ones you feel when you wear it.
Counting the unseen
Some of the work doesn't show in the finished piece, but you feel it. The exact figures differ from one model to the next. Below, a few indicative markers.
for a piece worked entirely by hand
set one by one, on a complete piece
from material to a piece ready to wear
Indicative values: the real numbers are assigned to each piece as it's made.
Techniques by name
A few of the techniques we work with, put in plain language. No airs, just the way the material comes to life.
Stitches set one by one, sturdier and more beautiful than machine seams.
The shape is built on a last, so the piece sits well and keeps its form over time.
We join the fur pieces along the grain of the hair, so the seams stay hidden and the volume flows naturally.