Handcrafted Creations

Leather has always been part of Western culture, and custom leatherwork allows you to have a unique piece that expresses individual style. Handcrafting leather is a long process that involves wetting, dying, tooling, oiling, and sealing the leather. “Each custom piece takes well over a week to make, sometimes longer, if it involves elaborate detailing,” shares leathermaker Flavio Ribeiro, crafter of the belt, cuff, and halter seen here ( facebook.com/flaviobribeiro).