To craft an exceptional leather product you have to start with the best materials. And so, Els & Co. products are crafted from the best quality vegetable-tanned leather. To achieve that genuine old school finish, the leather is sponge dyed, oiled with a special mixture of beeswax and animal fat and shaped by hand. What further distinguishes Els & Co. from all other leather mongers is not only that every single stitch is made by hand, but that there is no production line and each and every item is made by one craftswoman from start to finish. The final touch is her initials that she stamps onto the leather, proudly signing her creation. The whole process is done by hand and it can take several months to achieve a finished and unique product.