Sunday, October 30, 2011 I get this question all of the time. People want to know what is meant by "upcycled leather", or "repurposed leather". Whether you prefer to call it
recycled,reclaimed, upcycled, or preloved, it all means the same thing, really. At
ReFind Originals, we purchase leather garments, or upholstery leather that someone else is getting rid of. We buy old leather coats from thrift stores or individuals and make them into new items that will continue to have life and beauty for years to come. By using this old leather we are doing our part to "reduce, reuse, and recycle". We are continuing to think up new ways to use the leather we buy. We make beautiful, one of a kind handbags, then use the leftover pieces to create things like cute leather earrings and cuffs. Every piece is made here in my studio, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here are a couple of examples of the thousands of items we have been able to create here in my little studio. You can see how we have used the features and pockets of two different jackets to create two completely different bags. These are one of kind, and just as practical as they are buttery soft and beautiful.
