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ASA Leather Work

ASA Leather Work makes Bespoke Leather Products handstitched and 100% handmade with upcycled leather in Lisbon, Portugal. Bespoke and personalized products are unique & exclusive, and they cannot be found on the market. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond trend; it’s a conscious choice to reduce excess, minimize waste, and offer a truly personalized experience. By embracing this approach, we provide our clients with the rare opportunity to own a Limited Edition creation that aligns perfectly with their dreams and desires. With us, it’s not just about buying—it’s about investing in products that are thoughtfully crafted, ensuring you ‘Buy Less, but Better.’ Our leather is up-cycled in Portugal and comes from surplus stock of luxury tanneries. That allows us to keep our suppliers close and preserve the Local & Circular Economy. We choose to manufacture with leather because, for now, leather is a meat industry by-product, so it still must be treated and transformed. Beyond that, leather is also a very resistant material therefore long-lasting. That is why our low-impact goods are made to last generations. Saddle stitching is a technique that is in danger of dying out or going obsolete in Portugal and it’s hard to find places that still teach these skills. ASA runs a series of Workshops where we teach how to make your own leather goods. It is something very significant for us, because we want to pass on the passion and raise the appreciation for traditional craftsmanship to future generations. This will Empower the future Leather Goods Designers & Makers by providing them with training/skill sets.