THE ARTISAN'S TOUCH

Inside the Hermès ateliers, where a single craftsman transforms raw hide into an iconic handbag.

- BY ABDUL AZIZ DRAIM

In the inner sanctum of the Hermès ateliers, time moves differently. Here, where leather transforms into legend, a single craftsman dedicates himself to creating no more than two bags per week—a testament to the painstaking precision that defines the house's much coveted handbags.

The journey of each Hermès bag begins with the cutter's discerning eye. Each hide arrives as raw potential, studied for its grain, marbling, and natural imperfections.