Whilst working in architectural practice, I missed some of the processes that were involved with studying architecture, like creating beautiful drawings or assembling intricate models. I had a strong desire to make with my own hands.

This led me to attend craft workshops where leathercraft appealed to me the most. Working with leather allows me to explore design and craftsmanship at a (much!) smaller scale and I’m thoroughly enjoying seeing designs come to life.

I work exclusively with oak and vegetable tanned leather, which is tanned using tannins extracted from vegetable matter such as bark, unlike the more commonly used Chromium tanned leather. Vegetable tanning is a slow, artisanal process which takes months instead of days. My favourite characteristic of this leather is that it ages with use and forms a beautiful patina over time.