ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS
Vegetable Tanned Leather
Vegetable-tanned leather is made using a special process that harnesses the power of natural tannins.The vegetable tanning process is a long and artisanal one, taking up to two months to complete. Hides are then placed in a vat containing tannins such as natural tree bark or other organic materials. These organic materials to add a unique look and feel to the animal hide and make it a far more environmentally friendly process than Chrome Tanned Leather.
Aging of Vegetable-Tanned Leather & Patina
When you get your brand new undyed vegetable-tanned leather goods, it looks a natural colour (image on left). The hide is effectively naked and so will age and darken with the sun just like your own skin.Aging will continue to darken your leather. Normal wear will darken the leather as air, light, the oils of your skin, and other environmental factors do their work, eventually developing a rich colour and patina. Sun exposure, daily handling, water, and conditioning give natural vegetable tanned leather a rustic look over time.
Caring for Your Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Because vegetable-tanned leather is more expensive than chrome-tanned leather, you’ll want to take good care of it to get the most extended life from your leather product. Here are a few tips to keep your artisanal leather looking its best:
Keep your leather away from heat sources. Only use natural bristles. Use oil or conditioner made specifically for leather weekly. If the item is used frequently Wax occasionally to keep it in the best condition.
Leather Craft
There are several Craftsman skills in leather working that most projects require, some of the more common include: saddle stitching, cutting, strap cutting, punching, riveting, dying and edge finishing. Then there are more advanced skills associated with a Master Craftsman that not all projects need to complete and have more to do with refining a project or larger projects in general.In the photo above of some of the typical tools I use on a daily basis to make my products. These include tools such as an Awl, several different gauge Punches, Maul, Pricking Irons, Skiving Knife, Strap cutter, Dividers and a Leather Thickness Gauge to name just a few.
What our customers think
Chris
Towel Rail
Absolutely love it! It's great quality with a great design which really compliments our bathroom. Will definitely be back in the shop when we need more solutions for our home!
Victoria
Surfboard Holder
I love this item so much! Perfect addition to my surf board in my living room. Covers the small dent I put in it perfectly and really fits the aesthetic of the room. Thank you so much! 10/10
Emma
Letter Nursery Shelf Straps
High quality beautiful piece that makes the everyday product stylish!
Zoe
Oak & Brass Guitar Holder
Perfect combination of style, simplicity, beauty and functionality
Tom
Oak & Leather Guitar Holder
Amazing work!! I bought two guitar hangers for my husband and was amazed at the quality and craftsmanship of his work! He responds very promptly to your questions asked as well. I would definitely recommend him and would buy from him again!
Cody
Toilet roll holder
Incredible quality and craftsmanship. Excellent communication. I would highly recommend New England Designs
100% Real Leather - Premium Quality
All our Leather products are hand crafted using real cow hide leather sourced in the uk. This is our guarantee!