About Pilvig Leather
About me
Where and how I work
What I make
I came to a creative career later in life. Having attended Croydon School of Art for my A-Levels, I switched to read history at university, and then worked in insurance for 25 years.
Moving to Lincolnshire from London in 2015, I soon swapped my silversmithing hobby for leatherwork which is now my main occupation.
What I make
Where and how I work
What I make
My biggest sellers are keyrings, bags and wallets/cardholders.
I also love making decorative and costume pieces.
Working with customers to create bespoke items is always an interesting and rewarding activity.
What inspires me
Where and how I work
Where and how I work
All history, especially viking and medieval, and the vibrant Steampunk community in Lincolnshire provide me with a great deal of ideas.
I am also inspired by the individuality of each hide, the unique temper and natural markings of each piece which can be showcased in a finished product.
Where and how I work
Where and how I work
Where and how I work
I work at home (Thorpe on the Hill, just outside Lincoln) in a small workshop in the garden with the radio for company (the dog is banned because he sheds hair and tries to eat the goat leather).
I usually have several projects on the go at any one time. In addition to cutting, punching and stitching by hand, I also enjoy hand dyeing natural leather to create different effects.