The quiet comfort of leather: how touchable materials and slow-made objects soothe the soul.
Taking into the account Helena’s disposition for
impulsiveness, it was only logical that she changed her mind several times
during the design process. In the beginning, the bag was supposed to look completely
different. We had ordered the brown leather and the design had already been confirmed
when Helena’s vision changed and she decided that she wanted a satchel which
retains its form instead of a slouchy hobo bag.
While making the bag, I often found myself stroking
the furry leather. It was like watching water flow or observing a lit fireplace
– a pleasurable therapeutic activity which never ceases to enthral.
It turns out that Helena follows my example when the finished accessory rests next to her. The flap works like a stress ball – a stroke or two and your worries melt away into the soothing bright softness of the leather.
While Helena is now walking around with her bag and
brightening up the days of people around her, I am already generating new bag ideas
for her because Helena’s smile, sense on style and uniqueness translate
perfectly into bag designs.
Special thanks goes to Tõnu Tunnel yet again for recording my source of inspiration and handiwork!