MY STORY...
My name is Erfan and I'm a self-taught leather crafting enthusiast with a passion for natural vegetable-tanned leather products. I've been an avid watch collector for many years and have always loved changing the straps and buckles that came with my watches. My interest in leather crafting was born out of frustration with the watch strap industry - with many manufacturers producing either cheap, low grade straps that wouldn't last long, or charging exorbitant prices for higher quality straps making them out of reach for many people.
My aim from the beginning has been to create pieces that are 100% handcrafted, using high-quality materials sourced mostly from local leather suppliers and shops. I take great care to ensure that every piece is crafted with the utmost attention to detail and are made to withstand the test of time.
As a solo artisan, I use techniques which I've honed over 10 years to make high quality and bespoke leather watch straps. My background in Medical Science and Quality/Risk Management has helped me develop a keen eye for detail and it was at the recommendation of friends and family that I decided to take my hobby to the next step in late 2017, creating the E.S Handcrafted brand and my Etsy store - jam packed with a whopping 3 products!
Since then I have gradually added more designs, using a variety of different leather hides, all with a greater range of variations on offer.
I'm based in the beautiful foothills Adelaide in Australia, where I draw a lot of my inspiration. The leather hides and materials I use are mostly locally sourced, high quality and very durable. I craft each of my products individually to your specifications, cutting, dyeing, hand-stitching and burnishing before finishing off by conditioning the leather. Most of the items I make are made from vegetable-tanned leather, a natural and unique type of leather which requires a great deal of time and skill to work with but has the benefits of being environmentally friendly, long-lasting and unique.
I love challenges and welcome any requests for custom work, please feel free to contact me either through this site, my Etsy store or social media to discuss details.
-Erfan
My aim from the beginning has been to create pieces that are 100% handcrafted, using high-quality materials sourced mostly from local leather suppliers and shops. I take great care to ensure that every piece is crafted with the utmost attention to detail and are made to withstand the test of time.
As a solo artisan, I use techniques which I've honed over 10 years to make high quality and bespoke leather watch straps. My background in Medical Science and Quality/Risk Management has helped me develop a keen eye for detail and it was at the recommendation of friends and family that I decided to take my hobby to the next step in late 2017, creating the E.S Handcrafted brand and my Etsy store - jam packed with a whopping 3 products!
Since then I have gradually added more designs, using a variety of different leather hides, all with a greater range of variations on offer.
I'm based in the beautiful foothills Adelaide in Australia, where I draw a lot of my inspiration. The leather hides and materials I use are mostly locally sourced, high quality and very durable. I craft each of my products individually to your specifications, cutting, dyeing, hand-stitching and burnishing before finishing off by conditioning the leather. Most of the items I make are made from vegetable-tanned leather, a natural and unique type of leather which requires a great deal of time and skill to work with but has the benefits of being environmentally friendly, long-lasting and unique.
I love challenges and welcome any requests for custom work, please feel free to contact me either through this site, my Etsy store or social media to discuss details.
-Erfan
