The Tannery
Sustainable Tanning
Thomas Ware & Sons
Managed by the Brearley family since the 1940s, the tannery is now managed by Alistair Brearley, who ensures the success of the business by focusing on quality from traditional expertise.
Traditional Techniques, Modern Luxury
Our Leather Tanning Partners
Our leather tannery partner, Thomas Ware & Sons Ltd in Bristol, uses age-old vegetable tanning methods that famously take a year and a day. These natural techniques rely on plant extracts to slowly and gently transform hides, giving the leather exceptional character, durability and a beautiful patina. It’s a sustainable tanning choice, and is the very reason our leather feels so authentic and elegant.
Alistair Brearley
"If a tanner came back from 500 years ago, he would still recognise all the aspects of our leather making."