In 2013 when cabinetmaker and wood craftsman Callum Robinson of Scotland’s Method Studio was tapped by Vacheron Constantin—one of the world’s oldest watchmakers—to make a travel case for one of their most prized pieces, Robinson never knew it would lead his craft into a new direction; one lead by leather. Though the original box took over 300 hours to produce, it was the internal hidden …
The Leather & Copper Strap Basket from Alissia Melka-Teichroew of byAMT and Thomas Im of Mimot is a merger of creative minds. Designed in collaboration after each artist admired the other’s work at neighboring tradeshow booths, the object features novel materials in a traditional basket weaving technique. Leather, copper rivets and copper wire combine to make a special carrier built to become more beautiful with …
Los Angeles-based Make Smith Leather Co. alludes to our sheep-like tendencies—we know your suitcase is black too—with a handmade luggage tag that adds a subtle touch of handcrafted sass. The next time someone fumbles around to check the bag floating by, they’ll chuckle and put it back when they see this leather-embossed announcement: NOT YOURS.