Russian Calf items - Ready to Ship
Russian Calf items - Ready to Ship
Ready To Ship Items made from J & FJ Baker’s Russian Calf leather
Porto Wallet - in Black and Brown with a selection of threads
Slim Wallets - in Black and Brown with a selection of threads
(Black wallet has central pocket made from standard Bakers bridle leather, not Russian Calf)
Card Sleeves - in Black and Brown with a selection of threads
Coin Pouch - in Black
Key Fobs - 4 options
Fobs - 2 options
Baker’s Russian Leather is a reproduction of the legendary and coveted Russian Leather. We studied the only known remaining, 18th century rolls of leather recovered from the shipwrecked Metta Catharina off the Devon/Cornwall coastal border, to recreate the leather’s unique colour, print, thickness, texture, supple yet firm handling, smell and durable qualities. We researched what is known about the tanning techniques and the naturally occurring materials that the original Russian artisans would have had available.
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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.
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.
Production & Shipping:
This item is made to order. Please allow up to a week for production and shipping out.
All my items are shipped via the Royal Mail and International orders can take 1-2 weeks to arrive.
Please note that once posted I have not control over the delivery time and some International orders may incur an import/customs fee.