Capitonnè: how is it done?
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 Published On Jun 6, 2012

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An ancient art carried forward by young people.
The film shows the various phases of the capitonnè construction technique of a leather-covered headboard. From the video, the capitonnè process will appear simple, in reality it takes days and days of learning, mistakes and trials to create a perfect capitonnè.

Video chapters:

0:27 Signature of the capitonnè on the rubber
1:28 Tire puncture
2:00 Rubber cutting for side folds
2.27am Start of capitonné workmanship in real leather
4:05 Handmade capitonnè joint
5:06 Finishing folds on the sides
5.38 Making and inserting buttons
6.26 Assembly of carved frame painted in aged silver leaf.
6.38 Work done!

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