Profession
The folder transforms flat sheet metal into precise parts using machines such as press brakes. He or she interprets technical drawings, adjusts the machines, carries out the folding and checks the quality of the parts. This job requires precision, mastery of industrial tools and knowledge of metallurgy.
Subject
Among leather goods, trunks are part of the national heritage.
Based on the principle that a trunk is a piece of luggage, often rectangular with an interior made of leather, wood, rattan, etc., usually custom-made to transport an item from one place to another, the candidate will create a sheet metal trunk whose function will be to transport a series of objects that he or she will learn about on site.
History
The origins of leather goods in France go back to the Middle Ages, when leather was worked by guilds of craftsmen. From the 17th century onwards, it established itself as a form of excellent craftsmanship, supported by the monarchy.
Today, it is the embodiment of French luxury, supported by prestigious, world-renowned brands.
1792: Development of the first trunk-makers’ workshops in France
1854: Modernisation of trunks for rail transport
1920s: The emergence of the handbag as a fashion product
1950s: Standardisation of iconic models and mass production
2000s: The rise of luxury leather, traceability and a return to handmade products
