Some do it out of behavior or nostalgia. “For instance, they’ve been utilizing a pockets for a few years and are so used to its design that it’s a part of them now. Now that it’s worn with age, they’re annoyed they can not discover the identical one off the shelf anymore,” she defined.
Some have distinct wants – they need a particular compartment of a particular measurement for one thing they carry, comparable to a specific model of moist tissue; or a particular variety of card slots and compartments in a sure color for fengshui causes, she added.
Probably the most compelling tales, nonetheless, are the emotional ones.
“Just lately, a man got here to customize a bag for his spouse as a result of they’d simply misplaced their beloved husky,” she stated.
Sobbing, the person instructed Addynna that the bag was meant to symbolise the bond his spouse and canine had, a “parting present” from their husky, to inform her to not grieve however carry the fantastic moments they’d collectively wherever she goes, actually.
“The skin of the bag was in her favorite colors – orange and inexperienced. The within of the bag integrated the white-and-black colors of the canine’s coat, the date he was born, and the date he handed on,” Addynna added.
HER JOURNEY AS A LEATHER CRAFTSMAN
Tales like these are why the 38-year-old leathercrafter gladly works 10- to 12-hour days.
“It’s the connection I make with individuals. Typically, throughout a one-hour session, they are going to share their entire life story,” she smiled.
Forest Little one presents cardholders, wallets and different leather-based items on their website the place clients can customise the color, thread and debossing particulars ranging from S$22 for a key tag to S$294 for a bi-fold pockets with coin pouch.
Nonetheless, most clients come for her bespoke items, which Addynna sketches out after a session, creates a paper mock-up template and crafts to the client’s specs. This prices upwards of S$500.
One wine connoisseur requested her to make a big wine bag with removable padded leather-based compartments to suit 4 wine glasses, a wine bottle and a decanter. The worth tag: Round S$2,000.