Hyde Wares is a Leather Goods company based in Sheffield and started in 2015 by Jonathan Hyde

Hyde Wares was born from an urge to slow down, to design and make a range of leather items that would stand the test of time and grow with the owner. All items are designed and handmade by myself, Jonathan Hyde, from my workshop at Exchange Place Studios in Sheffield, part of Yorkshire Arts Space.

I discovered the art of leather crafting whilst living in Portugal, influenced by fantastic local materials and classic design. I am self-taught and began by making items that I wanted to use - be it sturdy camera straps, a belt that would last until I’m an old man, or a trusty key fob. I still design with this principle in mind and ‘test drive’ each new design before putting on sale.

MATERIALS

I exclusively use Oak-tanned leather from J&FJ Baker in Devon, the last remaining oak bark tannery in Britain. You can read more about the process of producing their leather here

Vegetable tanned leather is beautiful, often displaying the history of life through scars and imperfections. The material will develop a wonderful patina unique to each owner and after years become a treasured item.

Further materials such as buckles and D-rings are solid brass or stainless steel and produced in the UK where possible. Pewter Hipflasks are also made in Sheffield.

All my packaging is recycled and recyclable.