Thank you, means alot! Been doing this for about 1.5-2 years now! All self taught.
I rarely visit the Showcase threads, maybe it's the same with a lot of other posters which could explain why there aren't more views. And most of us are here for our fave brands and stick around those threads.
Yeah totally, I‘m the same. But usually whenever i posted something new at least 1 person gave it a like as it appears on most recent threads or something. I thought maybe the algorithm just didn‘t work that day.
It‘s so different, I love it too. It really isn‘t more difficult to work with. Theres gonna be scratches sometimes, and you have to be careful when splitting it down not to shave off too much, but after that it is so much more forgiving than any other leather I know. It doesn‘t scratch, it doesn‘t show creases, it can‘t get dull as it is already very matte. Can only recommend it!
Awesome! I had an elephant skin wallet that lasted me a decade. It never got scratched up or anything. It was one of the best pieces I've ever owned. When I saw your bag, I immediately remembered the wallet.
I just come across you post, read through all 5 pages, love love love your craft. Before I had seen your post, I did not like any of the exotic bag, maybe because the sky high price tag is a turned off. But your detailed work in progress photos brought your work in a very 'personal' level. Your green croc and matt elephant skin bags are my favorite. Keep creating, thank you for sharing!
Amazing how you owned (or still own?) a wallet made from elephant skin. I can totally imagine the leather lasting a lifetime. To me the leather was quite a recent discovery and i was blown away. It is so distinct and special, from such a majestic animal, well in fact the largest land mammal walking on earth. Thank you for your compliments. I so far have only gifted. The elephant skin bag will, however, stay in the close family circle. I gave it to my mother, and she actually paid to cover the material cost, which i was super grateful for, as it does not run cheap.
I feel so honoured that my little blog could give someone an insight into exotic leathers and actually change their mind. That is mind-blowing to me. Actually your favorite bags are also my favorite bags. They are also the ones that were the most time consuming. Fun fact, even though it is not visible on the photographs, the Elephant hide is the deepest and mattest black I have ever seen in any leather without being suede. Have a nice day!
