The Furrier’s Art

Fur garments are made up by furriers, skilled craftsmen and women, working in small workshops using remarkable skills which they have acquired over many years.

The furrier craftsmen study traditional and modern techniques in order to fashion fur - the soft versatile material with which designers love to work and women adore to wear. Fur embodies the traditions of human craftsmanship that few other modern products possess. However, fur is no longer confined to exclusive or expensive clothing or to full fur garments. It is also being used as trims and accessories.

New and improved processing techniques have been developed, for use in preparing fur garments. These include plucking, shearing, knitting and weaving. This means that fur garments can be made more lightweight.

Fur has also entered the world of interior design. The soft, luxurious qualities of fur make it an obvious choice for throws, cushions and bedspreads.