Meet The Maker

How it all started…

Back in 2021 the UK was under covid lockdown and like most of the country I was board at home. Although I was working during the day I fell into a routine of finish work, watch TV, sleep, repeat. 
Being fed up of this lazy routine I wanted to find something to keep me busy after work, I’d seen some leather crafters on social media and had always admired the skill so decided to find out more about it.  
The more I found out and the more I watched, the more I fell in love with the craft, the way these people were able to take raw materials and turn them into something beautiful was extremely satisfying to me. I imagined a great sense of satisfaction and achievement came from completing a project and I wanted a taste. 
After a lot of research I ordered the basic tools needed to get started, ordered some scraps of leather and got to work. It look a few days to grasp the basics and then I was off. My first projects were a train wreck but I loved every second of the process. 
As my skills progressed and I began to get better I started to feel the satisfaction I’d hoped for when finishing a project. Over time I invested in better tools and better leather until I was able to create the products I offer to my customers today.

What is hand made to me?

To me, handmade is persistence, devotion and passion.

Having the persistence to keep practicing until your good is better and your better is great. 


The devotion to stick at a new skill even though you’ve started from nothing, and perfection seems a million miles away.


Lastly the passion to inject your best into the things you create.

Is a Rustic Hide product right for you?

The answer to this question is answered with another question, do you need a sleek, well designed, expertly crafted, reliable everyday carry item that you know will last a lifetime? 

If the answer is yes, then welcome aboard.

Ben

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