Thierry Millet is an umbrella repairer in Paris, and one of last remaining ones in France. He shares his wealth of knowledge and some interesting umbrella facts. Did you know that the first umbrella dates from 6500 B.C.?
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Caption 93 [fr]: Je peux pas vous montrer la couture ici. Caption 93 [en]: I can't show you the sewing here.
Daniel Benchimol takes us to Paris's eleventh arrondissement, which has a strong artisan tradition. There, you'll meet Laurence Raverdeau, voted the "best craftsperson of France" in 2011, who explains the complex art of upholstering. She shows us some of her amazing creations, which include scented macaroon-shaped cushions.
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Caption 5 [fr]: Mon métier est tapissière d'ameublement en couture et décor, Caption 5 [en]: My profession is furniture upholsterer in sewing and decor,