Oak Bark Leather Colyton Devon

A short film about britain s last remaining oak bark tannery.

Oak bark leather colyton devon.

The site of j fj baker s in colyton devon has existed since roman times. Oak bark belts devon has many great things to offer but one of its most unique is oak bark leather from bakers of colyton. Oak bark tanned leather is the finest quality material for the finest quality brands. Bakers of colyton belts here is our very successful range of oak bark tanned leather belts made using the oak bark tanned bridle and harness leathers made by j f j.

Harking back to a time when goods were only made of the natural materials to hand here at devon leather we aim to produce bags belts and leathergoods from the best natural materials sourced in the uk and made completely by hand using traditional saddlers and harness makers techniques and nearly all vintage tools. Our unique leather is favoured by distinguished shoemakers top stables for its quality durability finish. J fj baker is britain s only remaining traditional oak bark tannery. The long slow gentle tanning process 18 months.

There s been a tannery here for 2000 years. Follow us on facebook. We have a wide range of leather cuts and colours to suit a variety of products and are happy to help you find the best option for your needs. J f j baker of colyton devon is the only remaining oak bark tannery left in britain and is situated beside the river coly.

Light oak natural brown and black 4 5 5mm thickness. Their traditional slow tanning methods take up to 12 months and preserve the natural weave of the fibres in each hide resulting in unique hard wearing richly coloured organic leather. Our classic belt range is handmade using traditional saddlery skills but has no crease around the edge or oak bark stamp on the tip. Used for the like share comment and reaction icons.

All belts are available in a choice of three colours. We make the highest quality most durable leather for a wide range of leather goods including shoes equestrian equipment and interiors. This message is only visible to admins. Problem displaying facebook posts.

The family run devonshire site of j. Is the only oak bark tannery in the britain. Baker co ltd. Baker has been a tannery since the roman times.