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On a roll— Brussels
Preface
Atelier Charles Schambourg weaves Toile de Cuir leather and was founded by a former secret-service agent who saw an exquisite business opportunity.
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01Cutting leather thongs from the hide
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02Each weave design is punched onto a card
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03Cambodian artisans – some have been at the firm for 25 years
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04Working at the loom
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05Weave applied to a bag
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06Former investment banker Nicolas Berryer
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07Mrs Sophirat, the floor manager
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08The final weave
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