The Craft of Handmade Leather Goods

Where form meets leather

Design and material as the first decision

Design starts long before leather is cut. Every piece begins on paper, shaped by hand, not software. We draw, test, and refine until the form feels balanced and true. This step takes time, instinct, and respect for tradition. It is where function and beauty first meet.

Leather with soul, not perfection. Each hide is selected by hand, judged by its texture, grain, and structure. We partner with tanneries who honour traditional tanning methods, seeking leather that carries character. It is the foundation of everything we build.

From first cut to first stitch

Blades, marks and measured rhythm

One clean cut at a time. Precision starts with the blade. We cut each piece by hand, following patterns with control and care. The weight of the knife, the tension in the leather, it all matters. A clean cut ensures stitching that holds its shape for years.

Stitch lines marked, holes punched, one by one. Before sewing, every detail is prepared by hand. We mark stitch paths and punch holes with pricking irons, maintaining perfect rhythm and spacing. In French leathercraft, the stitch is a signature. Preparation is everything.

Alignment that holds its shape

Saddle stitching for lasting strength

Edges matched. Glue applied. No excess. Each piece is aligned and joined by hand. We apply just enough adhesive to hold, never more. This step sets the stage for perfect stitching and long lasting form. A single misalignment would echo through the whole piece.

Two needles. One thread. No compromise. We use the saddle stitch, done entirely by hand, for strength that machines cannot match. Each stitch is locked and balanced, guided by feel, not speed. It is slow work, but it is what separates a product from a piece of craft.

Hardware that works in silence

Edges that frame the whole piece

Hardware must work. And feel right. We install each clasp, zipper, and buckle by hand. Every detail is tested, adjusted, and tested again. Smooth glides, clean finishes, and no rattle. Hardware should feel seamless, not showy. That is the mark of refinement.

Edges reveal everything. After stitching, we return to the edges, trimming, sanding, and finishing by hand. Depending on the leather, we burnish or paint with care. The result is smooth, sealed edges that protect and elevate the piece.

Quiet checks before leaving the bench

Respect carried through to the last wrap

The final touch is respect. We inspect and finish each piece with the same attention it began with, cleaning surfaces, nourishing the leather, and ensuring every element feels complete. These final steps are quiet, but full of meaning.

Approved by eye, not just by checklist. Before it leaves our atelier, every piece is checked, stitch by stitch and edge by edge. If something is not right, it does not ship. Once approved, it is wrapped by hand. Because care does not end at the bench, it ends in your hands.