Oak Tote - Ready to Ship
Oak Tote - Ready to Ship
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A bespoke ‘Oak Tote’, made from a single piece of Oak-Tanned leather from J+FJ Bakers in Devon. This particular leather takes over a year to produce, using techniques perfected over centuries. I think it is the finest bridle leather made in the UK and I’m proud to create this unique bag that will only become more beautiful with age.
Full grain leather will display natural imperfections such as marks, scars and colour differences, no 2 bags are the same.
DIMENSIONS:
10" wide , 9" tall , 5" deep
Straps - 20mm wide, 11” high
*Included - FREE pot of home made leather balm*
Process:
The entire piece is built by hand from my workshop. The leather is measured and cut in order to incorporate the natural markings of the hide. The raw edges are bevelled and burnished using beeswax balm to form smooth strong edges that will wear naturally over time. I use the saddle stitch technique where 2 needles are used simultaneously with a single piece of thread. This creates a very strong bond and the stitch is unlikely to ever unravel.
What is Vegetable-Tanned Leather?
The ancient craft of naturally tanning leather is complex and fascinating. Only natural materials such as tree bark are used to tan the leather, a process which can take several months. Veg-tan 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 object.