Shell Cordovan leather production
In brief, the production process looks like this. First, the parts that are used for the cordovan are cut out of the hide; they are located in the croup area, at the back of the horse. Then the wool is
Shell Cordovan
Cordovan is a specially treated membrane that originally lies between the epidermis and dermis of the horsehide. The finished cordovan looks like leather; it is quite thick, very hard-wearing, scratch-resistant and expensive.
All about Saffiano leather
Saffiano leather has a special place among connoisseurs of luxury and style. This unique leather, which received its "new name" from one of Italy's most famous fashion houses, attracts attention with its refined texture, durability and resistance to damage. The famous
Leatherworker’s tools: A guide to the world of professional craftsmanship
Leatherworking is not just a craft and technical skill based on manual labour. It is also a creative process using a variety of techniques and unique tools, requiring skills in leatherwork, including cutting, sewing, embossing, dyeing and finishing, repair and
Craftsmanship in the details: The journey from customised order to satisfied customer
I love my handcraft and the products made by my hands reflect that.Communication with my customers is enjoyable and important to me. In this way I strive to help you get what you want. When I accept a custom order
Top 19 tanneries in Tuscany
In our industry we often use vegetable tanned leather and we work hard to find the best quality raw material (leather). In this article you will learn about the top 19 tanneries (of Tuscany) and what they have in common.
Replacement of the watch strap lining
If you are looking for a way to improve the condition and appearance of your watch strap, replacing the lining on it can be a great solution. Firstly, a renewed leather strap can give your watch a more elegant and
Jaeger reinforcements
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained by dressing hides. In our craft we use leathers of very different properties. Creating an elegant product pushes us to use the finest and strongest reinforcing materials possible. Reinforcing materials give
System S+U needles for hand sewing leather
In the description of handmade products, you may see the phrase "hand sewing with saddle stitch…". Let's imagine that we are talking about a classic belt with a length of 120 cm. In such a belt there will be about
John James needles
Entaco Limited, the manufacturer of John James needles, is based in Redditch, Worcestershire, rightly referred to as the 'needle capital of the world'. The region is renowned for its rich history of needle manufacturing, dating back over three centuries. The