British Handmade Leather Belts using Leather from the only remaining
Oak Bark Tannery in England
All our belts are bespoke - individually handmade to order
~ Hand stitched by a Master Saddler using handmade thread and solid brass buckles
~ Finest quality, naturally tanned, unique, full-grain bridle leather (4.5 – 6mm thickness) ~ Special Individual Gifts For Ladies and Gentlemen
~ Quality British Materials and Craftmanship ~ All Our Belts Are Individually Made To Order
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BRIDLE BELT RANGE
Our Bridle Belt range is handmade using traditional saddlery skills, finished with a hot crease around the edge and the oak bark stamp on the tip
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Our Classic Belt range is handmade using traditional saddlery skills, but has no crease around the edge or oak bark stamp on the tip
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The Unique Qualities of Oak Bark Tanned Leather
We have chosen to make our belts using the best quality, full grain, oak bark tanned leather from J & FJ Baker of Colyton, Devon, our local tannery a few miles away, because of its unique qualities. The long slow tannage ensures that the fibres which make up a hide are allowed to remain in their natural weave, producing hard wearing leather of between 4.5 – 6mm in thickness.
Because the natural grain of oak bark tanned leather is not corrected by removing the surface and applying a uniform finish, the weave or grain gives each individual belt its own unique character. Growth marks, scars, blemishes and flesh veins may be visible on your belt – these are not considered defects but are an indicator of the life of each individual hide and it will continue to mature with daily use.
All hides are finished by hand at the tannery and there will be variations in the shades of colour.
When my leather belt arrived in the post in Jersey, Channel Islands I could not believe how good the quality was. Made to perfection by a dedicated tradesman and just like the leather belts you used to be able to buy in times gone by. Well done to the maker. Thank you.