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 There is a certain quiet mystique about the United States two dollar bill. Rarely seen, often misunderstood, and sometimes even believed to be out ...
The Port Wallet: A Leather Wallet with Soul and Story Some things just get better with time—and the Port Wallet is one of them. Designed and built by Craft and Lore, this handmade leather wallet has qu...
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...
Rugged Style: The Natural Leather Belt That Only Gets Better with Age Editors Note: This article features our Craft Belt Natural and our Mountain Belt Russet. You can also purchase these belts in brown and black. The ...
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 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 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 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 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 ...