SINGAPORE – As a child, Ms Jean Toh learnt sewing at her grandmother’s knee. “I like being able to see whatever I am making come to fruition. And it is therapeutic as well. When you’re working with ...

British artist Mark Evans stands in front of one of his hand-carved leather etchings during his exhibition at the Hus Gallery in London. His works fetch up to £500,000 and have been bought by admirers ...

Leatherworking requires precision and concentration, but is often accompanied by pain in the hands due to the wrong choice of tools. In 2025, craftsmen increasingly prefer ergonomic solutions that ...

John Larkum leans over a slab of slate, striking a metal chisel with a brass-capped mallet. Tinny pings ring out as he sinks his tool into the soft, inky stone. Larkum is painstakingly creating ...

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 ...

As cars whizz past Padil Junction in Mangalore, in a garage by the side of the main road a man sits hunched at a desk, cutting out leather in the light of a lamp. The American Wild West seems far away ...