New template

I changed the template for my Aiyana bag from last year to a slightly more square template. Still not sure which template I prefer, though the colour choices seems to work well.

The sun was out and couldn't resist a break:) Perfection!

Custom Order

Azelea clutch

I recieved an order for a custom "Azelea" clutch. The clutch is made from a beautiful brown Buffalo leather with avo green weave detail. I absolutly love this combonation and for those of you who love green (as i do) this clutch is a winner!

Diamante

                                                                      

I’ve been working on templates for some lovely new bags , which I’ll upload soon.  Here are a couple of pictures of a leather shopper bag in progress.

Tea break!

                                                                  The final product!
                                                          

2011 collection

DAHLIA in brown distressed leather



BLACK IRIS



SAVANNA in avo green leather



One of a kind DAHLIA in green,white and purple leather




AIYANA in brown distressed leather



"Love"

ARENA, one of a kind

Collection

Leather Clutch Bags

Handmade and hand stitched unique leather clutch bags 

Azelea Red

                                 

Magnolia Clutch



Abey Clutch

Azelea  Green

Sahara Clutch

Shelly



Azelea Brown



The Begining

 As long as I can remember I have had the urge to create! As a child my bedroom smelt of paint and turpentine; canvasses and other artistic media were scattered everywhere. After completing studies in 3D Design in Cape Town, I knew that mass production was not for me. I longed to make timeless, unique hand crafted articles.

I left South Africa and set off on an adventure, teaching English and exploring the Asian continent. During this time, while working in remote northern Thailand, I was fortunate to spend time with a local who taught me the art of crafting handmade leather bags.

It was here that I spent my afternoons experimenting with different tools and stitching tequniques.

Coracha bar and leather shop in Chiang rai

My first handmade leather handbag 

Since my return to SA in 2009, I have honed this craft, creating bags with contemporary, rustic elegance for women who care about the environment, enjoy their freedom, like being off the beaten track and who appreciate the natural ‘flaws” in the leather that I incorporate into my designs.

All my bags are handcrafted in South Africa using a combination of leathers and leather off – cuts sourced from the footwear and furniture industries to create a sustainable product. I use a combination of different stitching techniques, leather types, textures and colours to bring you a unique Mandara bag.