What Happened to Real Leather Belts?

What Happened to Real Leather Belts?

What happened to the thick, durable leather belts our grandfathers wore? Over the past several decades, big-box retail and cost-cutting manufacturi...
Legacy of the Two Dollar Bill

Legacy of the Two Dollar Bill

There is a certain quiet mystique about the United States two dollar bill. Rarely seen, often misunderstood, and sometimes even believed to be out ...
Why This Leather Belt Is So Popular?

Why This Leather Belt Is So Popular?

Rooted in utility and built for longevity, heritage belts are more than functional—they're heirloom-quality pieces that embody durability, craftsma...
How to Saddle Stitch

How to Saddle Stitch

Saddle stitching is an age-old technique Saddle stitching is a time-tested way to affix two pieces of material together.  It's secure, durable, and...
Apple AirTag Tracking leather wallets

Apple AirTag Tracking leather wallets

The compact and sleek Apple AirTag is quickly becoming a staple in everyday carry items.  Powered by a watch battery and lasting 6 months to a year...
Watch Strap Lineup Overhaul

Watch Strap Lineup Overhaul

We have recently overhauled our watch strap lineup Over years of testing, we become very in tune with the strengths and weaknesses of different des...
How to Force Patina on Brass

How to Force Patina on Brass

We offer quite a few different brass accessories at Craft and Lore.  While we love brass in its natural form, we sometimes like to transform that s...
Differences Between Our Belt Models

Differences Between Our Belt Models

We offer a few different belt models at Craft and Lore, which leads many to wonder which belt is right for them. This blog is meant to provide you ...