an endangered species

[surely]

The " formier " is the craftsman who carves lime wood blocks in different shapes, according to the demands of milliners or hatters.
It is a craft which requires four years of apprenticeship. Lorenzo R?© and Tino R?©, of Paris, are the last representatives in France.

Workshop of the last "formier" in CHAZELLES-SUR-LYON, France
http://www.museeduchapeau.com/formier1.jpg