Materials

A look at the materials behind Atelier Kobune, sourced in Japan, France and Italy.

Material Explorer

What matters begins before the making.

A simple overview of the materials I return to most often, and the places they come from.

Selected material

France
France
OriginFrance
SourceTannerie Alran

01 Goat leather

Grain, lightness, flexibility

I turn to goat leather when I want a fine, defined grain and a balance between structure and ease.

It has a dry, firm hand, but it bends easily and stays precise in small formats. The grain remains tight and consistent, which gives the material clarity without making it rigid.

I use it for smaller objects and detailed pieces that need structure without weight. It stays controlled in the making and keeps its character without excess.