Our acquaintance began back in 2015, when I first noticed Sergei Sofronov's work on the internet. It was not just a watch, but a real work of art. I particularly remembered the 18 carat gold case engraved by hand for the Patek Philippe minute repeater mechanism.

As a finalisation of the Shell Cordovan topic (for those interested and like to understand the details).Cordovan is actually the subcutaneous layer of muscle, which in horses is called the panniculus carnosus. Because cordovan is muscle and not skin, it has no granularity and no outer layer of skin. It

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 removed, after which the pieces of hide are put into

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.The name "cordovan" comes from the city of Cordoba, which is located in the south of Spain - in

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 "Italian" textured leather that is used by most fashion/luxury brands

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 restoration. Achieving outstanding results requires not only talent and patience, but

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 from a customer, it is a special moment. If possible,

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. Beginners will get to know the best producers, while admirers

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 stylish look. Secondly, it can be more comfortable, environmentally friendly

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 products strength and durability. In particular, they reinforce the mechanical

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 888 stitches, with a pitch of 2.7 mm. And the

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 earliest needle manufacture in the region is believed to be