Since 1837, Hermès has nurtured six generations of artisans. The ancestral craftsmen worked on making harnesses and saddles at its workshops in Paris.
Today, thousands of artisans under 16 métiers employ various skills to create Hermès “objects” from the finest materials.
Until Sunday, artisans representing eight métiers are in Bangkok for “Hermès In The Making” staged at The Pinnacle on Iconsiam’s 8th Floor.
The legendary Maison launched the travelling exhibition in Copenhagen in October 2021. The seventh edition in Bangkok fascinatingly shows how Hermès objects are made to last, repaired and handed down, thanks to the artisanal techniques.
Live demonstrations, films, workshops, games and other activities are spread throughout the spacious venue.
Inspired by a craftsman’s workbench, the scenography is laid out in an open-plan manner to explore four themes:…
