It’s always good to reduce waste and use every piece of material I’m able to.  With the English Calf Leather not coming cheap and shipping from England it was extremely important to maximize output. I’m so glad we were able to add a few patches from the leftovers.  A small one off batch of black and brown ready to ship Friday.  

A reminder of the backstory on this unique leather.  An old batch leather like this was sunk in a shipwreck and sat under the ocean for over 200 years before being recovered by divers, still in perfect condition for use.  The tanning process and treatments it was given allowed it to survive unscathed.  Truly incredible.

Now in modern times, a tannery in the UK has taken up reproducing this beautiful cross hatched leather.  Pit tanning for over a year in a variety tree oils gives the leather and incredible aroma and water resistance.  The moment you open the package you’ll know.  It has a wonderful smell not unlike a campfire.  It’s smoky and earthy and the crosshatch is both beautiful to look at and excellent in the hand.