OUR ARTISANS
One of the pillars of Café Leather is craftsmanship excellence. We believe in the old way of doing things, when time was slow and products where made to last. That's why we develop our products locally in Madrid and then leave the production to the best hands in the leather world:
The artisans from Ubrique (Spain).
Our artisans —many from generations of leatherworkers— bring expert craftsmanship to each piece, preserving skills that would otherwise fade in today’s fast-paced world.
By choosing local production and supporting skilled artisans, we uphold quality while creating opportunities within these communities. Each piece is more than a product; it’s a testament to the dedication, heritage, and passion that our artisans bring to their craft.
When you choose us, you choose a story of tradition and care, crafted by people who believe in what they do.
“Leather is not our job.
It is our life”
Our craftsmen inherit the tradition of the leather manufacturing. Craftsmen like Juan, born in Ubrique and with more than 40 years of experience in the field, belongs to an exclusive group of artisans, unique in the entire world: the craftsmen of Ubrique.
Juan is very clear about it: “Art cannot be learnt, you have to grow along with it and understand it. This work is not for everyone, it’s for those who love and understand the leather processes. Our village and its people grew along with the leather goods. Almost 80% of our people work, directly or indirectly, in the leather world".
Ubrique: The Town of Leather
Located under the overwhelming Sierra de Grazalema, shows itself between the rocks and cork oaks, one of the so-called White Villages of the Serranía de Cádiz: Ubrique. This small spanish village is, par excellence, the best place in the world to manufacture handcrafted leather products and therefore the home of the best craftsmen: our craftsmen. For a long time, leather tanning in this town was a national reference. With the pass of time, tanneries became minority, then followed by a complete specialization of leather products manufacturing. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the biggest luxury brands produce their products in Ubrique, given the tradition and exquisite quality of the manufacturers of the village, specially their hand finishing.
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Our Leather
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Sustainability
Learn moreAt Café Leather, we believe that crafting responsibly is not only possible, but necessary. Our commitment, our values and our materiales support a sustainable way of producing.
