Blog — Leather

Finished with your leather crafting project and unsure of what to do with the scraps? Holding on to an old leather accessory that you’re not sure what to do with? Did a relative give you a leather gift that’s not entirely your style? We’ve got you covered! Keep reading to learn how to properly repurpose, recycle, reuse, or upcycle your leather discards! 

Hand-carved leather has long been considered a highly valued material. The earliest preserved hand-carved leather items date back 3,000 years and were used to decorate homes and body armor. Leather carving grew even more popular in the 1800s when the practice was picked up by cowboys and ranchers of the Wild West. The elaborate and highly decorative saddles showcased wealth and status among the cowboy and ranching communities. 

When you purchase anything leather, you are making an investment. You need something that will be with you for the long haul. These days, quality leather has become such a staple in the Western world and is so versatile in its use and manufacturing. But have you ever wondered where it all started? Who decided it could be useful? What makes it so unique and how is it processed?

Alright fellas, the women in your life had their moment in our previous post, but now it’s your turn to kick things up a notch, style-wise. Now, we know what you are thinking, “I have 125 demands on my plate at any given time – I don’t have the time or bandwidth to learn about accessorizing!”. Yes, it can definitely be overwhelming to learn about style (especially if you are not exactly “fashion inclined”), but...