ANCIENT CRAFTS THE UPHOLSTERER: UPHOLSTERER

The profession of “upholsterer” was requested only by wealthy people, when needed, they would call him to their palace or manor.

In the 1950s, it began to be requested in more “humble” homes.
Equipment: needles, scartèesc.

Material: twine, wool, and fabric, the latter were provided by the client.

Going back in time, poor people personally made the paiaz mattresses using the leaves of corn ears fuiasc.

A kind contribution from Mariella of UILDM Sondrio: memories collected from her parents