

Passport Sleeve & Luggage Tag (Italian Pueblo Leather)
Create your own travel essentials using premium Italian Pueblo vegetable-tanned leather from the renowned Badalassi Carlo tannery in Tuscany, Italy.
This hands-on leather crafting workshop takes you through the process of making a leather passport sleeve and matching luggage tag - two practical travel accessories designed to accompany you on your journeys.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with premium vegetable-tanned leather, from cutting and construction to personalisation. No prior leathercraft experience is required, making this workshop suitable for beginners and anyone looking to create something functional and personal.
What You’ll Learn
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Introduction to leathercraft, different types of leather and tanning processes
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How to cut and work with premium Italian Pueblo vegetable-tanned leather
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How to construct a leather passport sleeve and luggage tag
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Fundamental leatherworking techniques and proper use of leathercraft tools
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Personalisation through embossing of your initials
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How to finish and assemble your handmade travel accessories
Your Two Projects
During the workshop, you’ll make and take home:
Leather Passport Holder
A practical travel essential designed to protect your passport while developing your leathercraft skills through a more substantial project.
Leather Luggage Tag
A matching travel accessory that adds a personal touch to your luggage while showcasing the distinctive character of Pueblo leather.
Premium Italian Pueblo Leather
Tannery — Badalassi Carlo, Tuscany, Italy
Leather — Pueblo Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Pueblo is a distinctive vegetable-tanned leather produced by Badalassi Carlo, one of Italy’s renowned traditional leather tanneries. Its textured surface and rich character give it a naturally rustic appearance, while the leather develops a deeper and more distinctive patina with use and age.
Your workshop leather also comes with the Pelle Vegetale Consortium Authenticity Tag, confirming that the Italian vegetable-tanned leather meets the consortium's standards for traditional vegetable tanning.
Workshop Details
Duration: 4–5 hours
Level: Beginner-friendly
Projects: Leather Passport Holder · Luggage Tag
Leather: Italian Pueblo Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Personalisation: Initial Embossing
Leave the workshop with a matching passport sleeve and luggage tag made by you, along with practical leathercraft skills you can continue to develop beyond the workshop.
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Before/after
Vegetable-tanned leather changes with time and use. Its natural colour gradually deepens, developing a richer patina that makes each piece uniquely yours.

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