Luxury Leather Bags: Find the Perfect Leather Bag Gift at Tanner Bates

Luxury Leather Bags: Find the Perfect Leather Bag Gift at Tanner Bates

November 12, 2025

At Tanner Bates, every leather bag we make begins as naturally tanned leather in our Devon workshop and leaves as a lifelong companion, hand-cut, some bags are saddle-stitched, edges are burnished and finished with time-honoured craftsmanship. These are bags made using traditional techniques, full-grain hides, solid brass hardware and an attention to detail you simply can’t rush.

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The Ultimate Leather Christmas Gifts: Handcrafted Heirlooms from Tanner Bates

The Ultimate Leather Christmas Gifts: Handcrafted Heirlooms from Tanner Bates

October 31, 2025

When it comes to Christmas gifts, few things feel more personal, or more enduring, than leather. Forget the mass-produced, the plastic, the passing trends. Real, hand-stitched leather is a material that tells a story, softens with time, and becomes part of someone’s life.

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Wood & Leather: A Timeless Partnership in Craft

Wood & Leather: A Timeless Partnership in Craft

October 23, 2025

Among materials, wood and leather form a partnership that stands out for its quiet strength and lasting appeal. For centuries, these natural elements have shaped furniture, travel, and interiors, and they still represent heritage, character, and care today.

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Boutique Hotels in Devon: The Insider’s Guide to the Most Charming Stays

Boutique Hotels in Devon: The Insider’s Guide to the Most Charming Stays

October 17, 2025

You’re seeking that perfect escape, somewhere that captures your heart the moment you arrive. Devon’s picturesque countryside and stunning coastline deliver exactly that magic. Golden sandy beaches, dramatic moorland that takes your breath away in places like Exmoor National Park. Those picture-perfect seaside towns you see on postcards, they’re real, and they’re here.

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Top magical wedding venues in Devon (2025 Guide)

Top magical wedding venues in Devon (2025 Guide)

September 19, 2025

Planning the perfect wedding venue? Look no further than DEVON.
This stunning county doesn't just offer wedding venues - it delivers extraordinary locations where your love story unfolds against backdrops that take your breath away. From dramatic coastal cliffs to ancient country estates, Devon serves up variety like nowhere else.

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Why Handmade Leather Menu Covers Are Worth Every Penny for Your Restaurant

Why Handmade Leather Menu Covers Are Worth Every Penny for Your Restaurant

August 21, 2025

Your guests settle into their seats, anticipation building before they've even glimpsed your carefully crafted menu. What's the first thing they touch?
Your leather menu covers.

That moment - that first tactile encounter - sets the stage for everything that follows. Dining engages all five senses, and smart restaurateurs know this. The weight of quality leather, its distinctive texture, the subtle aroma that whispers of craftsmanship - these details matter more than most realise.

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Belt Buckle Types Explained: From Classic to Modern Styles

Belt Buckle Types Explained: From Classic to Modern Styles

July 30, 2025

Have you ever noticed how a single belt buckle can completely transform the character of a belt? Belt buckle types aren't just functional fasteners - they're the unsung heroes of your wardrobe, quietly transforming leather into statement pieces.

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Timeless Leather Usher & Best Man Gifts Groomsman Gifts: From British Workshops to Wedding Day

Timeless Leather Usher & Best Man Gifts Groomsman Gifts: From British Workshops to Wedding Day

July 17, 2025

Struggling to find meaningful Gifts for your Ushers and Best Man (or groomsman if you're the other side of the pond)! There's one choice that stands above passing trends - handcrafted leather pieces from our Devon workshop. These timeless treasures, ranging from £20 and upwards, blend practicality with prestige in ways synthetic materials simply can't match.

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What is Leather Patina? The Beauty of Naturally Aged Leather

What is Leather Patina? The Beauty of Naturally Aged Leather

July 15, 2025

Ever noticed how your favourite leather bag or jacket just gets better with time? That rich, warm character it develops - that's leather patina. It's the story your leather tells through every adventure, every touch, every moment it's been part of your life.

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How to Clean a Leather Wallet: The Expert Guide

How to Clean a Leather Wallet: The Expert Guide

June 12, 2025

Regular maintenance, including proper cleaning and conditioning twice yearly, significantly extends your wallet's lifespan while potentially helping to disguise   those annoying stains and work them further into the leather to build an excellent patina. 

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Must-Read Men's Fashion Blogs: Your Essential UK Style Guide for 2025

Must-Read Men's Fashion Blogs: Your Essential UK Style Guide for 2025

May 15, 2025

Finding the perfect men's fashion blog can feel overwhelming with over 400 options in the digital landscape. The UK fashion scene, however, offers exceptional blogs that have become style authorities.

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Leather: Britain's 500-Year Legacy of Leather Craftsmanship

Leather: Britain's 500-Year Legacy of Leather Craftsmanship

March 25, 2025

LEATHER. A material that shaped Britain's industrial identity for over five centuries.

In 1657 Leather working stood proud as Britain's second most valuable trade, surpassed only by wool. Nearly one-tenth of urban workers crafted everything from saddles to shoes, their skilled hands building an empire of leather.
Leather's story in Britain runs deep. From medieval guild workshops to today's master craftsmen, this remarkable material connects past and present. 

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