made well, made slow, made to last
I am a passionate leather worker in Northeast Minneapolis. I handcraft leather items that are functional, durable, and beautiful. In a world of mass produced and disposable products, we have lost our connection to the value of material items. I believe our lives should be surrounded by items that have purpose and value. If an item is necessary and useful, it should be beautiful and long lasting.
Riley Leather was created to make items one at a time, by hand, using hand tools and traditional methods. Is this the most efficient way to make something? No. However, I believe there is a beauty in making things by hand that can elevate them beyond a simple possession into something cherished.
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