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All the items at Hopton Leather are made using high quality Italian leather, supplied from Northampton. Everything is handmade to your specification. I use traditional tools and the collection is hand-stitched using linen thread waxed with a beeswax block to make it smooth. the buckles are solid Brass of Nickel plated.

My Grandad, Tom Sinclair, pictured here is the inspiration for this new venture. He was a saddler in Leeds, Yorkshire between 1949 and 1979. I picked up his tools a few years ago and found an excellent teacher – Mark Papworth, of White Buffalo Crafts. (whitebuffalocrafts.co.uk) from this starting point , I am slowly learningContinue reading “Who?”

I’m making belts, dog collar sand journal covers at the moment, but I’m looking to extend the range in 2021, to include wallets, belt bags, pouches and bags. This is a new venture for me, so I feel like an apprentice, starting with the simpler items and developing my skills, to take on more complexContinue reading “What?”