In a 600-square-foot workshop, Joe Toth bends over a leather pouch and stitches by hand. Rows of antique tools hang behind him, along with plastic containers filled with buckles and gold fasteners.

DULUTH — Deb Manhart is good at pivoting. About 10 years ago, the Duluth resident had to stop working as a chef due to a hiking injury and constant flare-ups of her reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The ...

The saddle stitch is the gold standard in leathercraft, prized for its strength, beauty, and heritage. Using two needles and a single thread, it creates durable seams that resist unraveling even if ...

The art and technique of leather repair allows for creativity, keeps old gear out of the landfill, and saves money. Whether you’re reviving a favorite belt, repairing a worn dog collar, buffing ...

When Dan Garbowitz decided to add a full-grain leather belt to his wardrobe, he started shopping around. The one he liked was $105, so he decided to get creative. “I thought, ‘I’m going to try to make ...

One of Florence's most enduring commercial legacies is the leather trade. It has prospered virtually uninterrupted since the earliest days of the Florentine Republic: from 1283, the Guild of Furriers ...