Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA

Why We Source Our Leather Directly — And What We Look For at the Tannery

Most people who buy a leather wallet, a handcrafted notebook, or a bespoke commission never think about where the leather itself came from. That is understandable. But it is something we think about constantly — and it is why we visit our tannery in person rather than placing orders from a catalogue.

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Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA

The Only Civilian Studio Licensed by the Ministry of Defence to Make Personalised Military Leather Goods

Priestleys is the only civilian leather studio licensed by the Ministry of Defence to create personalised military leather gifts using official RAF, Royal Navy and Army insignia. From RAF retirement wallets to Commando Helicopter Force journal covers, each piece is handcrafted in our Lincolnshire studio and made to honour the stories, service and regiments that matter most.

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Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA Karrie Priestley BA (Hons), PGCE, MA

International Women’s Day 2026

This International Women’s Day was spent in the studio, finishing the final batches of donated bags for Smart Works — a quiet, intentional celebration of women supporting women. In this post, we honour female‑founded brands, women‑centred charities, and empowering communities that champion confidence, creativity and connection.

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