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Diwali Gift Ideas for Wife, Husband, Sister and Parents
A guide to hand-crafted leather pieces for Diwali. Find meaningful ideas for your wife, husband, sister and parents, made by Jeengar artisans in Rajasthan using a five-century craft.
Is it Good to Gift a Wallet? Diwali Traditions
Families often wonder if it is good to gift a wallet for Dhanteras and Diwali. We look at the traditions, Vastu views, and what gives a hand-crafted piece meaning.
How to Remove Mould From a Leather Bag
You open a cupboard after the monsoon and find a grey-green fuzz over a bag you put away perfectly clean. The sight is alarming, but the solution is straightforward. Read how to clear the growth safely.
Full Grain Leather vs Genuine Leather
A clear guide to the five grades of leather and what they cost. Learn how to identify full grain leather and avoid materials that peel.
Is Your "Green" Bag Actually a Plastic Bag in Disguise?
Is that 'green' label on your bag telling the whole truth? Many vegan bags are actually plastic in disguise. In this post, we look at why PU and Rexine don't last, and why choosing natural materials like leather, jute, and cotton is the only way to build a sustainable wardrobe that lasts a lifetime.
Can Leather Get Wet? How to Dry Your Bag
A sudden downpour, a spilled drink. Leather can get wet — what matters is the next few minutes. How full-grain, finished and waxed leather each react to water, what to do immediately, what to never do, and how to protect a bag before the rain starts.