Takakuda

Takakuda Leathercraft Jun Takakuda is a leathersmith running a workshop “Takakuda” in Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast.
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He creates leather items such as custom motorcycle seats, saddle bags, wallets, keyrings, cases etc. All his creations are handstitched and hand curved one by one. Each item is unique, distinctive and beautiful. Jun is originally from Japan, however much of his work has been influenced by his travels to Arizona and New Mexico. His background gives his work a unique feel, by mixing Japanese, Native

American and British influences. After completing mechanical engineering degree at university he started his career as a rollercoaster designer in Japan. There he met a many inspiring people in this industry; architects, engineers, artists, photographers and craftsmen. Around fifteeen years ago he started to designing and crafting leather items. He came to England in 2007. He’s not only working as a leathersmith but also a mechanical designer in the theatre industry. He mainly uses cowhides and stallion (horse) hides from northern England. You can buy his work on Etsy, or contact Jun directly for custom orders, such as saddlebags, tool bags, belts etc.

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Sheffield

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+447915417185

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