Each itemdesigned to be truly unique, made from. the best materials. They will last a lifetime.
The Oculus wing bag Real vintage prosthetic eye all the way from India combined with AA crack and CFS leathers for antique pieces each one telling a story of their own. The glass diamonds on the rear brooch has had its colours changed as I wanted some colours to reflect the eye on the front. There is no small pocket on the inside however have included a key clasp with a hood that protects anything in the bag from coming into contact with your keys. A beautifully unique buckle finishes this bag off this is probably one of my favourite builds so far the eye is realistic and the whole creation looks like it tells a magical story what's even nicer is I didn't use the laser cutter at all, Which shows just how confident I'm getting in my skills. Size wise it is 25 cm by 17 cm by 6.5 cm all solid brass hardware as well and of course my lifetime repair guarantee, even if it is mauled by a dog I will still repair it for free
The Blakemore magical carrying device. Every now and again I like to make something a bit weird. I'm lucky enough that this is not my main source of income so I don't have to worry about restricting shapes and having popularity as a design choice. if they sell they sell. This is the third iteration of what I call the rose hip shape, something I designed a while ago but only perfected now. This bag was the hardest bag I've ever had to make purely because the tight corners combined with extremely thick leather made it a real chore on the old fingers, worth every second of pain. There is an understated mandala on the front with a nice dark English countryside scene behind the maple leaf, a nice Edwardian half of a buckle on the front of the flap, and on top there is a Czech glass brooch. On the back is a handmade ceramic country scene I wanted it to look like the window is looking out at the same scene as the front mandala. This brooch was the basis for the whole bag. I'm a clumsy man and accidentally broke the brooch, this sort of thing never bothers me so it was glued and used. I love it when the brooches and buttons I use have wear and tear as it shows they have had a life and this one has had a life with a clumsy idiot called Matthew. Size wise well that's an interesting question 8 cm 29 cm 20 cm and all those in between it's certainly an interesting shape. Hardware wise it's all brass with an antique buckle on the strap which is fully adjustable This is a truly special bag.
Winters keep small every day wingbag The change in seasons whether I want to admit it or not always has an influence on my work. coming out of summer always brings in the darker more gothic inspired builds and this one is the start of the winter creative period Are you so am I favourite vintage adornments on this bag the front sporting and extremely old hand-painted enamel button Which is pre 1900 One part of a vintage nurses enamel buckle On the back we have a ceramic vintage brooch on the top real silver brooch and on the sides real mother of pearl this is one special build Internally there is also a key safe which will keep your keys handy and protect your phone from scratches 23.5 cm by 18 cm by 7.5 cm
The celestial protector backpack As with all my backpacks I go all out on the shenanigans, complex flaps complex shapes lots of vintage and antique roaches and buttons. We have a grand total of nine pieces of vintage jewellery including an 1800s Edwardian enamel button 1930s military pips real silver Aztec brooch to name but a few I love going all out on these All solid brass hardware including the marine grade solid brass twist lock This is a real cavernous bag but due to the shape looks quite slimline when worn Size wise we are looking at 34 cm by 26 cm 12 cm so you can fit a lot in this My bags have to tell a story and with the amount of details you'll discover on this bag and the adventures you'll go on they will start to write themselves.
Another take on my Rosehip shape A good side at 22cm 29cm (at longest point) 7cm Some truly awesome antique adorments The main centrepiece being a very old art deco fly also 19th century buttons on the side Iridescent cameo on the top very rare original 30s plastic cat brooch on the rear The bag would also come with a key safe so your keys can be reached very easily This is truly a very different bag and one which I feel is brimming with energy Oversized strap iridescent and solid steel hardware Another true special bag which is incredibly comfortable to wear
The Ursula wing bag I made this slimmer than normal yet still big enough for everything you need. Feels lovely to and comfortable to wear, it will be the talk very conversation you have whilst wearing it. 6 truly beautiful antiques and one modern handmade brooch, these are all picked to perfectly set off and complement the bag so it's certainly not overdone. Each one ranges from the 1700s to the 1900s telling their own story. Complex multi-layer mandala with the flap also with its own layers and on the sides protruding decoration you can look at this bag for hours and still find new things. Every piece of hardware on this bag is that is either solid copper or solid brass and these the best hardware in the world. The dimensions are 29 by 25 by 7 cm Lifetime repairs regardless of how it is damaged and will be available from my website from the links above
The sakura Anoter small yet perfectly formed handbag Big enough for essentials with my key safe to ensure your keys do not scratch you phone screen. 3.5mm veg tan panels with badalassi gusset. Ssomelobely vintage and modernist adornments I wanted this handbag to look like it has a lot of movement in the leaves The rear brooch is set deep into the rear again to give it another dimension, Size is 24 by 7 by 21 centimetres Please visit my links above for availability Credit cards and payment plans available from the website www.mjhleather.co.uk
The Samsonite Satchel I have embraced the light recently in regards to colour and these so it's time to dance in the darker tones. I wanted the Samsonite to look like it was forged from Stone then frozen. I have gone for minimal antique adornments with only three (if that is minimal :) 19c nurse buckle, real silver brooch and a truly different and beautiful copper brooch on the back which is depicting a pulsating orb from within the satchel. Solid stainless steel hardware and a 19c buckle which is a work of art alone Dimensions are 27cm9cm21cm
The Morgana every day carry bag with adjustable strap Lovely little thing made totally freestyle with no pattern or plans A beautiful ection of antique buttons and brooches and a great size for everyday use 24cm 17.5cm 7cm Made from walpier Italian leather Gothic and whimsy all at once
