L'Aubusson Tapiceria en Creuse

L'Aubusson handmade pocket knife that combines two types of craftsmanship, the cutlery made by the Frenchman David Baldensperger and the traditional Aubusson upholstery made by Marie-Armelle. Aubusson tapestry is a secular traditional art that consists of weaving an image, according to the procedures used in this and other towns in the French department of La Creuse. Large wall hangings, as well as rugs and furniture fabrics, are mainly produced using this craft technique. Aubusson tapestries are executed with images of any artistic style prepared by a specialist in painting cardboard. The weaving is done by hand, on the back of the tapestry, by a heddle assembler who uses a loom positioned horizontally and uses hand-dyed on-site woolen threads. This execution technique requires considerable time and involves a high cost. Aubusson tapestries have become a first-order reference element throughout the world, to such an extent that this proper name has come to be adopted as a common name in some languages. Tapestry production in the towns of Aubusson and Felletin provides enough work to keep three small businesses and about ten self-employed heddle makers in business, in addition to inducing another series of important activities (wool production and spinning, trade, derived products, museum , exhibitions and tourism).

Materials:
Blade: XC-75 carbon steel.
Handle: Aubusson tapestry.
Lock System: slip joint.
Brass liners.
Leather pocket sheath.

Measurements:
Blade: 70 mm.
Overall: 172 mm.
Closed: 102 mm.
Tickness: 2.5 mm.
Weight: 92 grs.

Handmade in France.