{"title":"Handmade Leather Goods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"homepage_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sixteen columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"social-stories\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/writers-medic-bag\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"MEDIC BAG\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/medic-bag_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eMEDIC BAG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/zippered-leather-portfolio\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"ZIP FOLIO\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/zip-folio-brown_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eZIP FOLIO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/zippered-pen-pencil-cases\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"ZIP PEN CASE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/zip-pen-case-5.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eZIP PEN CASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/pages\/payment-with-credit-card-via-paypal\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"PAYMENTS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/credit_cards.png?v=1627898064\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003ePAYMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/slim-notebook-covers\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"SLIM COVERS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/a6-leather-notebook-covers_201x.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eSLIM COVERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/tomoe-river-notebooks\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"NOTEBOOKS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/tomor-river-notebook-400pages_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eNOTEBOOKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/travelers-notebooks\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"TRAVELERS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/Travelers-journal_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTRAVELERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/brass-accessories\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"MEASURE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/brass-measure-tools_201x.jpg?v=1619533298\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eMEASURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/wooden-pen-cases\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"PEN DISPLAY\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/pen-display-cases_201x.jpg?v=1619532678\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003ePEN DISPLAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/products\/the-writing-box\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"WRITING BOX\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/portable-writing-desk_201x.jpg?v=1619532948\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWRITING BOX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-flap-pen-cases\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"FLAP PEN CASE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/flap-pen-case-brown_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFLAP PEN CASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/wooden-pen-holders\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"PEN HOLDER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/wooden-pen-holder_201x.jpg?v=1619533878\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003ePEN HOLDER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/washi-tape-dispensers\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"WASHI DISP\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/washi-tape-holder-2_201x.jpg?v=1619531546\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWASHI DISP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pens\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"FOUNTAIN PENS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/fountain-pen-pocket-size_201x.jpg?v=1619534141\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFOUNTAIN PENS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-notebooks\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"L. NOTEBOOKS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/leather-notebook_0eb09069-4eb0-4690-b09b-c76a2f3cb38e_201x.jpg?v=1619189427\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eL. NOTEBOOKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/travelers-notebook-refill\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"TN REFILLS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/travlers-notebook-refill-menu_201x.jpg?v=1619973298\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTN REFILLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"story\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-care-and-repair\" _target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img\" alt=\"CARE\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/leather-balm-care_201x.jpg?v=1619534813\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the artistry of Turkish craftsmanship with \u003cstrong\u003eGalen Leather’s handmade goods\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from premium vegetable-tanned leather. Our signature hand-stitching, using the age-old saddle stitch method, ensures unmatched durability and beauty. The rich patina that develops with use tells a story of durability and beauty, rooted in the history of Turkish artisanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Leather Goods from The Artisans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalen Leather Co. was founded in 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. We love to work with natural, well-aging materials like vegetable tanned leather, solid wood and brass. We use old school methods to make long-lasting \u003cstrong\u003efine leather goods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur product line includes \u003ca title=\"Leather Journals\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-journal\"\u003eleather journals\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Notebook Covers\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-notebook-covers\"\u003enotebook covers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Pen Cases\" href=\"\/collections\/leather-pen-cases\"\u003epen cases\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Leather EDC Wallet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galenleather.mom\/products\/edc-wallet\"\u003eleather wallets\u003c\/a\u003e, and other small travel goods like \u003ca title=\"Leather travel tag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galenleather.mom\/products\/leather-tag-for-travelers-notebook\"\u003eleather luggage tags\u003c\/a\u003e. We've also included some artisan wooden and \u003ca title=\"Brass Accessories\" href=\"\/collections\/brass-accessories\"\u003ebrass accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for stationery addicts and writers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of the items are made to order. Each leather good in our product line is designed by a member of our team, often going through several stages of prototypes. From here we source the leather and hardware accessories that we need, and from there we’re ready to get making! Each item is cut from leather, sewn and has the appropriate hardware accessories attached. All leather items can be personalized with embossed initials. We package your goods in a special cardboard box and have it ready for the shipping company (we ship worldwide). This process takes anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the season. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also handle all of our customer services from within the workshop, meaning anyone who answers your email is in direct communication with the makers of your custom item. By not outsourcing these steps, we can ensure top quality leather goods and top quality customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"handmade leather goods\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/files\/handmade-leather-goods.jpg?v=1553027786\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Galen Leather's handmade leather goods and accessories?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVegetable Tanned Leather\u003c\/h4\u003e\nVegetable tanning is to process the hides in a pure and natural way without using harmful chemicals. The process is used in order to stabilize the skins and be able to process the resulting leather. It is a traditional, artisanal process that takes advantage of the tannic acids naturally found in some plants, by using the barks, branches, leaves or even some fruits in some specific techniques. The actual tanning process takes between one and three months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column alpha\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand Stitching\u003c\/h4\u003e\nAn old school method hand stitching (saddle stitch) creates leather goods that last much longer. In addition to using a thicker thread with hand stitching, each stitch is made up of two strong, independent, stitches. Unlike the lock stitch which will completely unravel, if a thread does break, the saddle stitch will still hold together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/h4\u003e\nAll leather goods can be personalized with an embossed monogram. Personalization adds character to the leather goods and makes each item one of a kind.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7177\/collections\/handmade-leather-goods.jpg?v=1693459989","url":"https:\/\/www.galenleather.mom\/collections\/handmade-leather-goods.oembed","provider":"Galen Leather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}