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Champion & Wilton refurbishment
New seat serge, inset doeskin seat and flaps on Champion and Wilton side saddle.
Dogs of Rye Exhibition
A selection of my dog collars and leads decorated the gallery at the Private Viewing of Leah Fusco’s Dogs of Rye exhibition, 26th October 2013. Leah Fusco Gallery, Threadneedle Street, Rye, East Sussex.
Bespoke leather satchel
Bespoke leather satchel, handmade.Best quality leather and brass buckles.
Cheetah collar & saluki lead for film
I was recently commissioned by Barley Leads (www.barleyleads.co.uk) to make a cheetah collar and plaited leather saluki lead for the film “Exodus”, to be released 2014. Photographs by Gavin Hewitt, “Pet Photography”.
Leather restoration & repair techniques
As part of my Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust award, I was fortunate to recently attend a course run by Neil MacGregor: “Leather restoration and repair techniques”. Techniques covered included case corners, colour matching and “ageing”, changing locks and other metal fittings.
Handstitched leather bags
Handcrafted and handstitched leather satchel, brass saddlery buckles, best quality leather.
Handcrafted and handstitched solid leather traditional moulded bag. Best quality leather and fittings.
Side saddle accessories
Side saddle accessories, best quality leather, hand stitched throughout.
Soft leather threefold girths available in a variety of widths.
Thanks to ‘QEST’…
I’m proud to announce that the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is helping me develop my side saddle specialism. The Trust, which awards scholarships to exceptional British craftspeople, is supporting me to attend courses taught by side saddle expert Richard Godden.
I’m honing my side saddle refurbishment, restoration and repair skills, as well as learning to make new saddles to help ensure the future of this traditional sport.