Claire Boissier
Sellière
Chavannes-de-Bogis

« My eye is my best asset. Everything is made by hand, from the cutting of the leather to the finishes. »

Always passionate about the equestrian world, Claire Boissier trained in saddlery with Olivier de Mestral, saddler in Nyon, and Marius Luginbühl, tarpaulin manufacturer. After her training, she started her own business and has since made personal creations and objects on request. It also carries out repairs for private customers. She receives by appointment.

« I’ve been around leather for a long time and I’ve always been attracted to this material that I appreciate. It is a material that is pleasant to the touch. »

Installed at her workbench and surrounded by her tools, Claire Boissier works by hand with skins that come mainly from England. She cuts them, shapes them, thins the edges, sews them. She thus transforms raw leather into riding gear, belts, dog collars and diary covers. It can take from one hour to several days on a part.

Distinction

2016, First Swiss prize for end-of-apprenticeship exams, equestrian sports orientation

Training

2016, CFC leather and textile craftsman, Vevey Vocational Education Center, Vevey

Connections

https://www.facebook.com/sellerieboissier/

http://www.lemanbleu.ch/fr/News/Une-aiguille-dans-le-cuir.html