Renaissance bookbinding

This is a replica of 16th century binding for a museum exhibition. Boards of cedar are covered with hand tanned calfskin leather. The spine is made with authentic bands and brass clasps secure the text block. The inner body is made of handmade paper from Capellades Paper Mill, according to the Renaissance technique.

Calf leather, Linen, Brass, Cedar wood, Book cover

Crafted by

Andrés Alés