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folclore crafts
cork cord, straps & handles
HOW WE MAKE CORK CORD & STRAPS
Cork cord, straps and handles are handcrafted in our studio with the unique reversible cork fabric and using a manual lace-making tool for leather. Depending on the final application, we may use the single layered reversible fabric or the thicker version that has two backing layers.
DIFFERENT SIZES, THICKNESSESS AND COLORS
We offer different widths, from strings with 3mm (1/8") to straps with 3.8cm (1.5") and different lengths (maximum 1.4m / 1.5yards). The width is customizable. Different thicknesses are also available. The thicker option will be 2.2mm (7/8") thick, perfect for belts, collars, watchbands, etc. The thinner solutions will work beautiful for jewellery.
CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS
We may help you deciding the best type of strap/handle for your job, it will depend on the final use. It’s even possible to design a product that will meet your specific needs. We can have different colours and patterns made to order, respecting a minimum order quantity.
WHAT TO DO WITH CORK CORD, STRAPS & HANDLES
Perfect for earrings, cuffs, bracelets, necklaces, wristbands, key fobs, belts, braces, crossbody straps, bag handles, dog collars, leashes, watch straps, guitar straps, camera straps, apron straps, luggage straps and any more uses!
Cork leather Fringes are handcrafted in our studio using cork fabric using a manual lace-making tool for leather. Use our cork fringes with an ordinary sewing machine and/or a water-based glue. You can use them on leather garments or other leather goods, to embellish your accessories or in home décor projects. We can produce cork fringes in different widths, colours and patterns.
Folclore (Portuguese for Folklore) is inspired by the need of empowering folk knowledge, a know-how that must be shared, and not stopped in time, so we can continue creating our common history with our hands and, of course, with Portuguese soul…