product details
PRODUCTION & LEAD-TIMES
All leather and wood objects are hand-made, one at a time, in our Brooklyn studio. We absolutely hate to waste, and do our utmost to utilize the fullest yield without sacrificing quality. To this end, carefully inspect each hide for weakness, markings, and discolouration, and lay out patterns accordingly.
Machine stitches are used primarily on straps and flats, where we wish to maintain a light line-weight at the seam. All exposed outer stitches are hand-punched and stitched, utilising the centuries-old technique of double-needle saddle-stitching. The saddle-stitch is exceptionally strong, creating interlaced links that are not only more robust than standard machine lock-stitches, but can also be seamlessly repaired.
Edges are diligently sanded and finished with multiple coats of beeswax to a smooth finish, to feel good in the hand and protect against damage.
Standard lead-times are 10-14 business days, plus shipping. A friendly reminder: handmade objects are labour intensive and require time to achieve a product that will last. If your order is time sensitive, please add a note at the time of your order and we will do what we can to expedite your order.
All leather and wood objects are hand-made, one at a time, in our Brooklyn studio. We absolutely hate to waste, and do our utmost to utilize the fullest yield without sacrificing quality. To this end, carefully inspect each hide for weakness, markings, and discolouration, and lay out patterns accordingly.
Machine stitches are used primarily on straps and flats, where we wish to maintain a light line-weight at the seam. All exposed outer stitches are hand-punched and stitched, utilising the centuries-old technique of double-needle saddle-stitching. The saddle-stitch is exceptionally strong, creating interlaced links that are not only more robust than standard machine lock-stitches, but can also be seamlessly repaired.
Edges are diligently sanded and finished with multiple coats of beeswax to a smooth finish, to feel good in the hand and protect against damage.
Standard lead-times are 10-14 business days, plus shipping. A friendly reminder: handmade objects are labour intensive and require time to achieve a product that will last. If your order is time sensitive, please add a note at the time of your order and we will do what we can to expedite your order.
MARKINGS & REPAIR
Starting 2018, all of our bags are stamped, and certified for authenticity. With each stamped object, you can be sure that your received goods were cut and stitched by hand in New York City, with our hands. Our certification numbers ensure that your goods will last for many years, bearing the mark of the utmost care and the highest standard of materials, fabrication, and ethical practices.
We offer a repair programme for all of our marked, hand-stitched leather goods, and will accept mechanical repairs, for up to 5 years from the date of your order. While we will not address alterations to the leather itself (stains, scratches, cuts, etc), we are happy to repair broken stitching, rope handles, and hardware, within reason.
LEATHER CARE
We use exclusively full-grain Italian and American vegetable-tanned leathers, known for their durability and beautiful texture. These leathers are dyed through (not just on the surface) and have an open texture to absorb natural oils, to age gracefully and become more supple with use.
Our American Bridle leathers are stuffed with waxes and will thus repel water. Items made from these leathers will make it through a good rain without any lasting marks.
Our Italian leathers are will show initial signs of water-marking and oils more than one is perhaps used to. To maintain the natural characteristics of the leathery, they are only very lightly oiled at the tannery. Featuring a slightly matte, cashmere-like surface when brand new, and the material will begin to take on the characteristics of their user right away. Burnish marks, oils, water will accumulate on the surface to develop a rich, silky patina within months of regular use.
We generally advise customers to these products freely and allow oils, stains, and scratches to become the natural landscape of the item. Leathergoods should be treated or conditioned only with natural products to preserve the organic aging process. We don't recommend water-proofing.