The Binding Studio

Shoe makers, like bookbinders, are few and far between in NZ.

There are a small number of them/us trying our best. But when there are no apprenticeships (or courses) to promote new learning- plus shipping materials and parts being expensive (and hard to source) to the bottom of the world- it's hard to be positive about the future of handmade here in our little island nation.

If you are in the position to support local and handmade- please search us out! Purchase quality, well crafted items, made with love, by artisans hands, that will last your lifetime and longer.

Is anyone still making shoes in New Zealand? Locally produced footwear is an endangered species.

A beautiful clamshell box i had the pleasure of making for . Made to house photos of their builds, to archive and display the work they do. Thank you for your trust and letting me make for you! 😊

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- Clamshell box
- Internal size A4
- 6mm walls
- Navy linen bookcloth
- Blind deboss on lid