Product Care: Essential Maintenance and Instructions

The piece you are holding in your hands is alive and organic. With proper care instructions and a little upkeep, it will serve your needs as well as the needs of the person you pass it down to and the person they pass it down to. Avoid soaking it for long periods of time in water; it will drown. Never put it in the dishwasher; it will cook and deteriorate. Instead, wash it with warm or hot soapy water and allow it to air dry. For product maintenance, periodically take a soft cloth and rub with mineral oil, butcher block wax, or any food-grade safe oil/wax combination. This self-preservation technique will ensure your piece not only shines like new but is also protected for a very long time.

Take care of your leather items by following proper care instructions, and they'll last a lifetime. Leather can endure a lot of wear and tear, so if you prefer the more 'aged' look, we can assist you in achieving that as well. Just like our skin, leather requires hydration for a smooth, youthful appearance. If the leather starts to look cracked or faded, similar to dehydrated skin, apply a small amount of leather conditioner (like the one we sell in our shop) on a microfiber cloth and massage it in until a light sheen remains, ensuring it’s not greasy. For those seeking a more aged look, focus on conditioning the seams and edges as part of your product maintenance routine to allow the body of the item to age naturally. This approach is key to the self-preservation of your leather goods.

As we expand our inventory with more products (not pictured, but here's a pic of our cat, Elbie), we will also provide comprehensive care instructions. These care instructions will be accessible on our site at all times, and we will include product maintenance guidelines with your order. Our products are designed for everyday use, and it’s wonderful that they show signs of wear from the love you give them. We offer these care instructions to promote self-preservation and help extend the life of your investment, ensuring that you can pass them down to generations beyond you.