Parnassus Leather began with a simple question from a beef customer - could one of our farm’s hides be fully processed and returned to its source? The answer set us on an extraordinary journey, learning about the once thriving leather industry in the UK, of which only a handful of extraordinary businesses remain. We discovered that most hides in our area were being discarded, their stories lost forever. The hides were considered a burden to the abattoir, a sector within farming that is already under a lot of pressure. Determined to change that, we embarked on creating leather that honours the environment, livestock, and farming practices associated with its creation. By collecting hides from Lake District farms that share our values of care, biodiversity, and regeneration, we give customers a true choice to buy leather with a known, traceable provenance. Each hide is treated with respect from start to finish. Sourced, tanned, finished, and crafted entirely in the UK using traditional, sustainable methods. At its heart, Parnassus is about rebuilding connections - between farming, craftsmanship, and community. What began with a care for the land has grown into a wider commitment to supporting local farmers, traditional tanneries, and small British makers. It’s about keeping skills alive, paying fairly, and creating something beautiful that strengthens the industry we’re proud to be part of. Parnassus Leather is a regenerative business that stretches beyond our farm gate and supports and champions small businesses across the UK.