Minimal leather bags and accessories handmade in East London
CARV is an East London based brand producing handmade leather bags and accessories using only the finest sustainable vegetable tanned leather. Our ethos is to re-imagine tradition by combining contemporary minimalist design with heritage materials and artisan hand production.
The Making Process
Every CARV bag is handmade in the East London studio by Becky using traditional leatherworking techniques. This means no machines; just a simple palette of hand tools. Each and every piece is lovingly made, special, long-lasting and sustainable. Find out more about the making process here.
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News
Leather that stands the test of time - read our blog post about modern methods for producing our beloved vegetable tanned leather and why it has an important place in a modern, more sustainable fashion world. Read more here
Cosmopolitan highlights CARV's owner, designer and maker, Becky Cocker, as a woman who took the plunge, changed career and hasn't looked back since. Read more here
Marie Claire Fashion Editor, Jess Wood, places CARV amongst 'the best shops on Etsy right now', describing CARV bags as 'handcrafted leather bags with a minimalist, architectural look. If you lust after Celine, love the designs of Manu Atelier, and are after a ‘forever bag’ that will look better as the years go by, these are for you.' Read more here
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