Why Choose Handmade Leather Bags?

Why Choose Handmade Leather Bags?

From durability and kindness to the environment through to giving you special feels, this is why I love hand made leather bags.

I’m often asked, why bother crafting our bags by hand? Why not just use machines? Surely it’s much quicker, and easier? The simple answer is, yes. Both of those things are true. But I’m not here to take the easy route. And there are good reasons why I believe hand crafting is important, not only to create the best quality leather bags that people will cherish, but also to encourage a better way of shopping - a slower, more mindful type of shopping, which lessens impacts on the environment and with better results for You - the customer.

Here are my top 6 reasons why handmade leather bags are the best.

A Keen Eye on Quality

While machines are fast, they often skip over the detail. By using our hands to make our pure leather bags in the UK we can give attention to the precision of every component and every process in production, down to each cut and stitch, making sure we achieve the best quality product. And by making our leather goods individually - often made to order or in very small batches - we can keep an eye on the quality of every piece.

Longer Lasting Bags

It’s simple - bags that are made well last longer. This sounds like a cliche, but it’s true. And not only from the perspective of actual durability, but also in terms of ownership. The more you love a bag, the longer you are likely to keep it. And the longer it is kept, the less likely it is to be thrown away. Good news for You and for the environment.

Satisfying Detailing

There is something about a leather bag made entirely by hand - down to the last cut and stitch - that gives a real sense of craftsmanship. Even the slant of the hand stitch gives a wonderfully satisfying detailing to the bag. A well made, beautifully detailed leather bag will bring you endless satisfaction.

Being Kinder to The Planet

Handcrafting in-house, at home (in the UK) rather than outsourcing production gives a substantially reduced carbon footprint over the majority of large fashion houses and brands that outsource. Machine-free hand production also uses no energy. An eco-friendly win win.

A Special Connection To The Maker

There is something about holding a handmade product that gives an instinctive connection to who, where and how it’s made. And the more you know about who made your beautifully made leather bag, the more you will love and cherish it.

Giving You a Warm Feeling

Owning a beautifully made leather bag gives you a warm feeling on every use. From the look, smell, touch and feeling, buying British handcrafted leather bags is an all round win.

Thought piece presented by Becky from CARV. Find out more about my beautifully handmade leather bags here or explore the full CARV leather goods store where you can buy leather bags online from a UK designer-maker brand.