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Our Team: Juancho
You know that kid from high school who always went by Jimmy but keeps trying to get people to call him James? That’s Juancho. He always introduces himself as Juan, but always ends up being called Juancho. “I want people … Continue reading
The International Leatherworking Community
For me, Restrepo Leather is not just a business, but also an outlet for my passion (read: obsession) for leatherworking. One reason why I love this craft is all of the different types of leatherworking that exist. As an ancient … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Leather, Leatherworking
Tagged Fine Leatherworking, high quality, leatherworking community
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CSA in Bogota
Even though we have an amazing food market near our apartment in Bogota, I recently decided to start buying produce through La Canasta, a local CSA (community-supported agriculture). Every Wednesday morning, a box is delivered to us with fresh organic … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, Food, Organic, quality
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Three Years – The Leather Anniversary
Three years ago, Jerry and I got married at a summer camp in the north Georgia mountains. We usually recognize birthdays and anniversaries with a nice dinner, a weekend trip, and/or a small present somewhere between a week and a … Continue reading
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Tagged entrepreneurship, love, wedding anniversary
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How To: Make Chai Tea
We have this amazing home recipe for chai tea that we’ve been meaning to share with you. What does homemade chai tea have to do with leather bags, you ask? A lot, actually. It’s about our philosophy – an approach … Continue reading
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Tagged chai tea, Inspiration, quality, recipe
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Local Love: Interview with a Bookbinder
Behind an unassuming storefront in the center of Bogota sits a cozy bookbinding workshop with an impressive array of beautifully crafted books, Ricardo Corazon de Papel. Ricardo Aguirre’s shop is one of those hidden treasures that brings great delight to all … Continue reading
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Tagged Bogota, book restoration, bookbinding, bookmaking, Colombia, Creative Philosophy, hand-made
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Afternoon with a Colombian Leather Tanner
One sunny Sunday afternoon, we took a field trip down to Bogota’s long-established tanning district, San Benito. In a corner cafe we struck up a conversation with Israel Cuesta, a veteran in the Bogota leather-tanning scene. After a few cups of … Continue reading
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Corrientazo: The Colombian Greasy Spoon
Corrientazo - a slang word that refers to a lunch catered to the needs of Colombia’s working class: it’s cheap, it’s quick, and it’s hearty. The corrientazo is ubiquitous in Bogota, and there’s a strong sense of community in this mid-day … Continue reading
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Tagged Bogota, Colombia, Corrientazo, Culture, Food
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The Making of Our First Bag
Remember when you sold the first cup at your 2nd grade lemonade stand? Selling our first Restrepo Leather bag felt a bit like that, except a lot better (with champagne, instead of lemonade). From our first customer, Shoshi: As soon … Continue reading
Cesar’s Favorite Restrepo Leather Bag: The Bolivar Weekender
We recently chatted with Cesar Giraldo, our head designer, about his favorite Restrepo Leather bag. The following is an excerpt from our conversation. What’s your favorite Restrepo Leather bag that you’ve designed? My favorite? Probably the Bolivar Weekender. I really … Continue reading
