VERSE
VERSE produces leather bags and accessories by hand in their Woodstock studio. Founder Shelley Lee started VERSE using leather scraps and making simple pieces like key rings and pencil cases. Today, she employs five artisans who create luxurious yet understated...
Features
VERSE produces leather bags and accessories by hand in their Woodstock studio. Founder Shelley Lee started VERSE using leather scraps and making simple pieces like key rings and pencil cases. Today, she employs five artisans who create luxurious yet understated pieces using hides sourced from local tanneries.
Resources and materials
- Sources bovine leather from agricultural farms within the region
Making and manufacturing
- Employs five artisans to hand-stitch items
Product and design
- Designs with clean lines and in neutral tones to ensure pieces are transseasonal
- Items are designed with durability and longevity in mind
2025 Winner: Accessory Award
Address
Haul Rd & Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, South Africa