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What It's Made
With
Leather
We carefully select our Italian leather
for its colour and texture. Our soft hides have a
water-based aniline finish, and use fewer chemicals in
their tanning process, making them kinder to the
environment than many leathers.
With this slightly more transparent
finish, some natural markings will be visible, enhancing
its natural character.
Slight scratches are best and easily
removed with saddle soap.
The ‘Eco’ range
By re-using beautiful antique fabrics,
not only are the bags produced, unique, but also more
eco-friendly; and every little helps the planet we are
on.
- Antique Hungarian grain sacks,
hand-woven with 100% linen, dating from 1910-20
- Antique Welsh Blankets made with 100%
wool, dating from the 1930’s
- Antique hand-quilted quilts from India
and Pakistan, made from 100% cotton, dating from 1930-60
- Dutch damask sample pieces (made for
African wedding dress) are not antique, but we feel that
by using up pieces that were intended just as colour
samples, we are making the most of everything we can.
We recommend that all our fabrics are
kept clear of sharp jewellery and strong dyes.
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