Dmitri

I started learning about leather work from my father who learned it from an older gentleman many years ago.

My father was mainly into harness repair and production but also did some custom work.

I got away from it many years ago and am just getting back into the craft.

I am part of a medieval recreation group and we make alot of our own armour and other items. So leather work is a well respected and sought after skill.

I have just started building my shop up. Hand tools( some passed down from my father ), I just got a Mason openarm heavy machine, Robi Shoe 3 in 1, Foot press eyelet machine and a table mount snap setter. Now is the time to start making stuff again.

I am thinking about getting into medieval footwear as it is tough to come by at times.