Exquisite Craftsmanship
As far as handbags go, there isn’t one that comes close to the Birkin when it comes to the craftsmanship and skilful techniques employed in its making. Hermes’ leather atelier is located on the outskirts of Paris and it is at this facility where the Birkin takes form and comes to life. A leather artisan has to undergo rigorous training with more experienced masters from between three to four years before they are allowed to create this portable work of art. When they have passed the stringent test which makes them a Birkin craftsman, they then are responsible for making the Birkin from start to finish using the same tools that were used in the 19th century, ensuring that their initials together with the year, and name of the workroom where the bag was made are stamped in the bag so that if the bag is brought back for repairs, it can be repaired by the same craftsman who made it.