The Leather Thread

[mikeeeey]

nice! my gf will like these.. she dont like the raw leather that I like cos she say it looks 'dirty' after a while. haha

 

[Kuroba]

Spent the whole weekend working on this. Veg tanned horsehide exterior shell, cowhide interiors.

Comparison with the wallet that ive been using heavily for the past 2-3 months. Leather used for the exterior shell is cut from the same hide. The leather has darkened quite dramatically, and surface has become very smooth and polished. Loving the horsehide, wish I knew of sources that sell horsehide with less imperfections.


Wallet rein made some time ago

 

[kazuki666]

Spent the whole weekend working on this. Veg tanned horsehide exterior shell, cowhide interiors.

Comparison with the wallet that ive been using heavily for the past 2-3 months. Leather used for the exterior shell is cut from the same hide. The leather has darkened quite dramatically, and surface has become very smooth and polished. Loving the horsehide, wish I knew of sources that sell horsehide with less imperfections.


Wallet rein made some time ago

bro, u not going to freelance take in orders huh?

I wont mind a lanyard put workplace staffcard de wor

 

[scasi]

 

[Kuroba]

bro, u not going to freelance take in orders huh?

I wont mind a lanyard put workplace staffcard de wor

Hmmm not very keen on taking in custom orders yet (for now and in the near future) although if its something im confident of making then I might do it
Will have to depend on what you are expecting for the product.

 

[kazuki666]

Hmmm not very keen on taking in custom orders yet (for now and in the near future) although if its something im confident of making then I might do it
Will have to depend on what you are expecting for the product.

the holder part will allow to slot a staff card. It will be great if can have a clear piece of plastic or something as protection. But if dun have, its fine.

Then the back, probably 1-2 slots for storing few pcs of namecards, 5-10 pcs will be sufficient.
design wise as in buttons, bling bling, I will leave it to professional like u to suggest?

Oh, and the strap. standard lenght of coz. But instead of a 1piece strap, can it be two piece but joined together with a button, clip or buckle.
Coz i have a big head, putting a strap over my head has always been a headache for me....


cheers

 

[lazybonez]

what's the price range there? cheaper?

nice hoot!

 

[Aloeus]

Care to share where exactly in bkk?

 

[alice9]

what's the price range there? cheaper?

nice hoot!

Care to share where exactly in bkk?

yes its def cheaper, u will love it when u hear the price converted into sgd, =)

they can be found in a weekend market only open sat n sun... its call jatucha, tell the taxi uncle or hotel staff they will know, its dammmm big, if walk alone can get lost de, alot section and lanes, its like bugis street but 10 times bigger!

or can go khao shan, its a bagpackers drinking heaven, alot ang mao will be there, n inside there have many skilled n good leather smith n stall...

 

[kazuki666]

yes its def cheaper, u will love it when u hear the price converted into sgd, =)

they can be found in a weekend market only open sat n sun... its call jatucha, tell the taxi uncle or hotel staff they will know, its dammmm big, if walk alone can get lost de, alot section and lanes, its like bugis street but 10 times bigger!

or can go khao shan, its a bagpackers drinking heaven, alot ang mao will be there, n inside there have many skilled n good leather smith n stall...

chatuchak?

share share how cheap leh.
I dun mind going over for a long wkend if have time

 

[reddevil76]

my leather experience in bangkok~ just to share what me n my frens hoot there! =D the weekend n night market its heave for leathers lovers

=)

Bro do you mind taking close up pics of the stitching, edges and areas where the layers of leather crossover?

I've heard so much about BKK leather stuff and always very curious about their workmanship.

 

[LeatherUser]

chatuchak? I always got lost there and never find the same shop if you ask me to walk back again.

 

[alice9]

will try to take some pics la~ but overall the workmanship its good tt why i buy, of coz price its temping too.. another reason the leather smiths its very friendly and he made himself and use the wallet he made himself, so yeah price dont really wan disclose la, dont wan spoilt the local leather market.. later lipsu wan kill me =x haha

 

[alice9]

chatuchak its too big alr, but theres maps n section, if u got good sense of direction, its a heaven to shop for clothes shoes and leather goods =)

 

[reddevil76]

will try to take some pics la~ but overall the workmanship its good tt why i buy, of coz price its temping too.. another reason the leather smiths its very friendly and he made himself and use the wallet he made himself, so yeah price dont really wan disclose la, dont wan spoilt the local leather market.. later lipsu wan kill me =x haha

Actually price we more or less can guess lah.. the reason I ask is because I noticed a big boom in ebay, with thai made long wallets sold there.

Damn impressive, snake skin, croc skins, detailed carving, all options for only US130-180.

Then one time, finally there was a close up pic to show the wallet rein connector. Thru the pic, I saw how the stitching cross over from one layer to another and the lining. It was a mess of thread. But that is only one out of so many Thai artisan.

Would be curious to see more.

 

[alice9]

took some inside up close dunno its the one u guys wan anot



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[reddevil76]

took some inside up close dunno its the one u guys wan anot

Thanks for the effort

 

[decafie]

any idea where i can buy more of these key ring with the holders (circled in red)

got too many keys to hold on to...

 

[visionaryz123]

Just to share with you guys, Indigo Roots is holding a Members Raffle event, You would have a chance to win a Veg Tan Short Burg Wallet by Obbi Good Label, Do find out more and visit us at http://www.indigoroots.com/index.php?topic=100.0 .

 

[--Lipsu--]

^ Yes, Yes! wonderful and specialize area. Neat and tidy to search for informations

More female design, or rather it is more unisex as guys can use it.

The new Chaotic Long Wallet, for kayodic.
We discussed about a possibility of making a new feminine style wallet but also need to be suitable for kayodic's denim style. The idea of light colour Lambskin external gives an impression of classy and elegant feel. Adding the popular veg tan leather internally will allow aging characteristics and contrasting the colour with the lambskin.

Instead of the usual 4 point braiding of rein, we opted to hand-roll the tough 10/12oz saddle leather lace into rounded form and use it as rope rein. We find that it is more suitable for girls to hang rather then braided rein, which look or already stereotype as manly...
Girls are always girls, they will have their day of wearing pretty dresses and skirts. So to add in more option, we include a matching wristlet for kayodic to carry the wallet as purse by hand, just like clutch bag