hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia
Hand made leather goods, Brisbane AU
hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia
Hand made leather goods, Brisbane AU
Italian calf suede with hydrophobic 3M Scotchgard finish. Made from butt splits, it features nap that is both tight and clean. This article is chrome tanned and boasts vibrant colours with resilience against stain.
Firmness: ✽/ very soft
Grain/Texture: napped
Patina: ✽✽
South African ostrich hide. Soft tempered yet very durable. Ostrich hides cut from the crown have an unmistakable quilled pattern.
Firmness: ✽/ very soft
Grain/Texture: quilled
Patina: ✽✽
One of the strongest types of hides available. The wild boar is a byproduct of farmland protection in rural areas of Japan. It has a unique follicle grain pattern and retains a structured temper due to the full vegetable tanning process.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽
A cult classic traditionally used by avant garde fashion labels. Renowned for its imperfect and washed out aesthetic. This leather develops a lustrous, almost metallic looking patina. It has a soft yet very dense flesh and a tactile surface that feels like clay.
Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽
Antique buffalo hide with a luxurious handle. Buttery smooth to touch while still retaining excellent resistance against marks and abrasions. Features a very distinctive natural grain.
Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽
French bull with a luxurious and soft handle. Excellent resistance against water and stains.
Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽
French bull with a nubuck finish. Soft and silky with a resilient 3M finish.
Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: lightly napped
Patina: ✽✽
Oak bark tanned Russian Calf. Very durable with a distinct hatch grain similar to the original Cuir de Russie. This leather has a strong woody aroma from the tanning process.
Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽
The classic English bridle, very hard wearing with excellent durability. J&FJ Baker’s bridle has a uniquely supple temper from its oak bark tannage.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: smooth, lightly waxed
Patina: ✽✽
Wild antelope from Africa. Supple yet extremely durable. Each skin has its own unique character and varies greatly between every hide.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽
Wild European deerhide with an embossed grain. Full of natural character and dyed to a vibrant autumn glow.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽
Heavily oiled nubuck and suede. Traditionally used for boots these leathers have excellent resistance against hard use and exposure to moisture.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽
The classic vachetta tanned Italian cowhide. Firm tempered, naturally vibrant colours and excellent patina. Popular choice for wallets.
Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽✽
Vachetta tanned Italian cowhide. Very firm with a hardy embossed finish. Excellent resistance against abrasions.
Firmness: ✽✽✽✽/very firm
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽
Rough finished Italian cowhide. The surface has a fibrous texture with a marled appearance. Will naturally smooth out with use.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽✽
Milled Italian cowhide with a hand padded finish. Exhibits fine black specks throughout the surface. Waxy and smooth to touch.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽
Vachetta tanned Italian cowhide. Very oily with a pull up finish.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽
The classic vachetta tanned Italian cowhide. “Box” refers to the milling process which softens the leather and produces a natural grainy finish.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain Size: variable
Patina: ✽✽✽
Milled Italian cowhide with a lightly sueded surface. Will smoothen out with use.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain Size: variable
Patina: ✽✽✽
Italian vegtan leather with a smooth waxy finish.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain Size: -
Patina: ✽✽
Drum stained Italian cowhide. Lightly grained with a rustic character.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽
Pit tanned Japanese cowhide. Very responsive to marks and wear. Plain looking when new but will patina with lots of character.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽✽✽
Horse cordovan, extremely durable with a lustrous finish.
Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽
Smooth double tanned French Calfskin. Buttery smooth surface with a delicate touch
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽
Double tanned French calfskin with an embossed finish
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽
Milled calfskin with shrunken grain. Very resilient and easy to maintain.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽
Italian calfskin, vibrant colours with very fine grain.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽
Hatch grain calfskin. Resilient finish, easy to maintain.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽
French goatskin, vibrant colours with excellent abrasion resistance.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain Size: ✽✽
Patina: ✽
Australian saltwater crocodile (porosus). The most distinguished species of reptiles. Famous for its small scales and square pattern. Available in seasonal colours.
Firmness: variable
Grain/Texture: scaled
Patina: variable
Traditionally used for clothing and armory, elk is extremely dense, supple and hard wearing. This leather has a distinctive fissured surface which makes it appear to look decades old.
Firmness: ✽/ very soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽