The purpose of this group is to share and further the knowledge of those persons interested in the study of Medieval leather and leatherwork. We are interested in discussing accurate, historic: useage, methods of production, construction, decoration, etc.. Experimental Archaeology is highly encouraged. All topics are open as long as they are prior to the end of the Renaissance period (circa 1600 A.D. or so). Discussions of leather prior to the Medieval period are also acceptable, for example, The Ice Man and his leather ensemble or Roman caligae.
Greetings! I can't agree more with Timothy. I have seen experts in the (modern) leatherworking field using expert tools - but I've seen those same experts in
Hello Cagri: Others are much more expert on the tools than I. As a maker of tools, however, I will add one bit of wisdom received from another wiser than I: