About Richard Paige Leather

Richard Paige is a fine leather goods company founded in 2017 by husband and wife-duo, Tom & Brit Schell. Every piece is hand-sewn with quality materials from leather purveyors around the world. We strive to create completely handmade and hand-sewn products in a simplistic & modern way, while still respecting the past. Leather craftsman, Tom, made his first bag in 2012 for his wife simply by picking up a few tools and a hide, and nothing has really changed. They still use their hands, effective machinery, and basic tools to make leather bags and accessories with simplistic, thoughtful design, and a passion for perfection in every detail. They mostly use what's called a saddle stitch, which is a stitch that can only be created by hand; this style of stitching far outlasts that on a machine and ensures a leather good that represents artisanal craft and will last for years + years. They also produce on a made-to-order basis to ensure they are not contributing to excess waste, something that they are constantly striving to be mindful of. Richard Paige sources their leather from tanneries around the world and mindfully manufacture their bags in their studio in Adelaide, Australia.Read their story