hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia
Hand made leather goods, Brisbane AU
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: ✽✽✽
April 08, 2021 / mill / Source
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: ✽✽
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: ✽✽
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: ✽✽
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: ✽✽
Hand hammered finish on buttero. This leather will swell over time causing the hammered impressions to accentuate. A very time intensive process, only available for watch straps.
Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽