Craftsmanship & Community
Over the years, we have had the privilege of connecting with incredible artisans and craftspeople, leatherworkers, bookbinders, upholsterer, calligraphers, and more, who share our passion for quality materials and fine craftsmanship.
This page is dedicated to showcasing and supporting the talented makers who have been part of our journey. Here, you can explore their work, learn about their specialties, and discover their stories.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, seeking handcrafted pieces, or interested in learning from these skilled artists, we invite you to explore and celebrate the artistry within our community.
Businesses supporting businesses, let’s continue to advocate for craftsmanship together.
Jacek Tylkowski
Poland 🇵🇱
Jacek Tylkowski is a master bookbinder with decades of hands-on experience. Since 1991, he has been at the helm of Introligatornia Tylkowski, a family-owned bindery founded by his father, Stanisław Tylkowski, in 1980. Now the bindery is based in Komorniki, near Poznań, Poland, the workshop continues to uphold a legacy of craftsmanship, combining traditional techniques with modern innovations.
Jo Heard
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
With over 15 years of experience in the leathercraft industry, Jo Heard is a highly skilled Master Saddler and Leather Artisan. Her journey began in 2008 when she trained traditionally as a saddler through the Cordwainers Diploma at Capel Manor College. She further honed her expertise through the Modern and Millennium Apprenticeship Scheme, run by City & Guilds and the prestigious Society of Master Saddlers. Since 2013...
Moneeza Khan
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Moneeza is a bookbinder, artist, and passionate collector of vintage textiles, driven by a deep appreciation for everyday beauty and storytelling. She founded Lotus Blu as a way to preserve history, legacy, and the stories of generations past, honouring them through tangible, handcrafted works while celebrating the present. From her home studio and bindery in the Lake District, England, she creates pieces that tell tales through texture and touch...
Roger Grech
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Roger has been a Printmaker and Bookbinder for over thirty years. For the majority of his career Roger taught both disciplines at various colleges, including Bradford College, Leeds College of Art and York College. Roger now runs his own bindery based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, where he works on limited editions for Fine Press Printers.
Valentine Huyghues Despointes
France 🇫🇷
Valentine Huyghues Despointes is a leather artist whose passion for craftsmanship was inherited from her father, a skilled automobile saddler. Immersed in the world of fine materials from an early age, she initially studied fashion at Studio Berçot before earning a CAP in saddlery and leather goods from Ateliers Grégoire in 2013. A year later, she established her own workshop, where...