The birthplace of trunks
The dance of the leather artisans
The magic of the metal details
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Master of How to build a French masterpiece by hand
louisvuitton Artisans build the inner wooden skeleton of a traditional travel trunk
louisvuitton Asnières Atelier
Made in Asnières, made in Asnières, Handcrafted since eighteen fifty-nine!
louisvuitton The wooden trunk skeleton features flexible poplar, okoumé, and sturdy beech rails.
louisvuitton An artisan handcrafts a classic monogram bag inside a Louis Vuitton workshop.
louisvuitton Stitch the leather panels to discover how a luxury trunk is crafted by hand.
The original canvas: The first Louis Vuitton trunks used a plain gray canvas called Trianon, which was completely waterproof to protect clothes on steamships.
A French commune located in the northwestern suburbs of Paris. In 1859, Louis Vuitton established his historic workshop here to produce custom luxury luggage.
In what year did Louis Vuitton open his historic workshop in Asnières-sur-Seine?
louisvuitton Traditional trunk makers sign the interior wood of their custom luggage.
What was the color of the very first waterproof canvas used by Louis Vuitton?
Where do artisans hide their personal signatures inside a Louis Vuitton trunk?
How long must the wood for a Louis Vuitton trunk frame dry before being used?
Which wood is preferred for the flexible parts of a Louis Vuitton trunk frame?