Kirjapainutaito
Kirjapainutaito, often translated as bookbinding or the art of bookbinding, refers to the craft of assembling a book from its individual pages and binding them together. This process typically involves folding printed sheets of paper into sections, called signatures, which are then sewn or glued together. The spine of the assembled book block is then reinforced and attached to covers, which can be made of various materials like cardboard, leather, or cloth.
Historically, kirjapainutaito was a highly skilled trade, with bookbinders playing a crucial role in preserving and
Modern kirjapainutaito encompasses both traditional hand-binding methods and industrial processes. While automated machines are used for