Takakuda

American and British influences. After completing mechanical engineering degree at university he started his career as a rollercoaster designer in Japan. There he met a many inspiring people in this industry; architects, engineers, artists, photographers and craftsmen. Around fifteeen years ago he started to designing and crafting leather items. He came to England in 2007. He’s not only working as a leathersmith but also a mechanical designer in the theatre industry. He mainly uses cowhides and stallion (horse) hides from northern England. You can buy his work on Etsy, or contact Jun directly for custom orders, such as saddlebags, tool bags, belts etc.