Not that it ever completely went away, but over the past few decades quality British Craftsmanship has been disappearing as a result of disappearing skills and many British products being replaced by cheaper imports.
As a manufacturer based in what used the be the centre of the leather trade, we know as well as anyone how difficult it has been to maintain traditional skills so we were happy to read this article in The Guardian this week.
It reveals how the only full time saddlery course, at Capel Manor College in Enfield. is helping to revive the industry by teaching them skills that can be applied to a whole range of sectors including fashion.
It's a good sign and as leather manufacturers we hope that as more people enter the industry the important legacy of the British Leather Industry is able to continue.
Friday, 30 April 2010
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