Angel leather is afull-grain saddlery leather with a pure aniline finish and velvet-tinted flesh . Angel leather is mainly used to hide horse saddles, but can also be used to réalization leather goods in soft leather.
Elise Verdegem
Presentation by Elise Verdegem
Ms Elise Verdegem is a designer and creator of leather goods in her own workshop in Zelzate, Belgium: bags, belts, wallets, bracelets, earrings and more. Trained as a historian, it's her love of leather that's become a must. Her collection is made up of customizable models.
Elise Verdegem also makes one-off pieces specially designed for the customer. She enjoys the whole process, from the design to the finishing of a product. Each piece is made and sewn by hand. She likes to mix colors, shapes and different types of leather.
testimony of Mrs Elise Verdegem
"Angel leather is one of my favorite leathers. The first handbag I designed, which is still in my collection today, was in Angel leather. A friend asked for a large bag, in soft leather, that she could take everywhere with her. I chose Angel leather for this project, for its deep color, strength and soft feel. It has a luxurious look and is easy to work with. It combines well with other leathers and remains beautiful after use. Now, Angel leather is a fixed value that I love working with."
Mrs. Elise Verdegem - Elise Verdegem
Press article Nieuwsblad
Click here to read this superb article in Nieuwsblad magazine about Elise Verdegem's work.
Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
Presentation by Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
Located in Ambonnay, France, Gaëlle Foureur is a saddler, upholsterer and harness-maker: La Sellerie du Phénix. She specializes in automotive and equestrian saddlery, such as the restoration of horse saddle panels shown in the photo.
testimony of Mrs Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
"Angel leather is pleasant to work with, soft and resistant. I dyed it to be as close as possible to the original leather."
Mrs Gaëlle Foureur - La Sellerie du Phénix
