As a child my mother got me a Lederhosen - I'm from the North, NO ONE wears Lederhosen there - and I never wore it. My friends would have laughed at me if I had worn that in public. If I was born in Bavaria, a Lederhose would definintely be part of my wardrobe. The SWR3 Handwerkskunst videos are wonderfully relaxing to watch and I'm always fascinated by true Handwerkskunst. Are you a Handerwerker by any chance or do you know one? If you could pick a Handwerk, which one would that be? Share it in the comments or the Community.

Video Summary

• Klaus Bensmann is a skilled leather craftsman who specializes in making traditional deerskin pants.
• He carefully selects high-quality deerskin for each customer, ensuring a perfect fit.
• Deerskin is used for its durability, comfort, and unique characteristics.
• Traditional lederhosen are designed to last a lifetime.
• Chamois-tanned deerskin is used for these pants and treated with fish oil.
• The leather hides are natural on the inside and grey-brown on the outside, bearing scars and patterns from the deer's life.
• Bensmann pre-stretches the leather before cutting it and uses every part of the hide to minimize waste.
• He meticulously sews together 90 parts to create the knee breeches, reinforcing key areas for durability.
• Decorative seams are both functional and traditional, holding the pants together securely.
• Each pair of custom-made pants costs over 1,000 euros and is designed to last for decades, bringing joy to the wearer.