Notes on leather care.
Care guides and notes from our workshop. These are the first planned articles.
Why Hermès pieces get Premium handling
Hermès pieces carry more value and more risk than most bags, so they get our Premium handling and a Premium estimate. Here…
Polishing and Chroming, explained
Dull clasps, tarnished chains and peeling zip pullers: when bag hardware just needs Polishing, and when it needs a full Chroming finish.
What happens at a free consultation
Our free bag consultation starts with a few photos. Here is what happens next, from the estimate on WhatsApp to inspection, treatment…
Storing leather bags in Jakarta’s humidity
Jakarta's warm, damp air is hard on leather. Here is how to store leather bags so they keep their shape and stay…
Why strap edges crack, and what Edging does
The painted edges on straps and handles crack and peel long before the leather wears out. Here is why it happens, and…
Retouch or Recolor: which does your bag need?
Retouch or Recolor? If only one spot is worn, Retouch fixes that area. If the whole bag has faded, Recolor gives it…