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Why choose Vegetable tanned leather over Chrome...

December 10, 2025

The Timeless Beauty of Tuscan Vegetable Tanned Leather: Why It’s a Superior Choice When investing in high quality leather goods, the type of leather and its tanning process play a...

Why choose Vegetable tanned leather over Chrome...

December 10, 2025

The Timeless Beauty of Tuscan Vegetable Tanned Leather: Why It’s a Superior Choice When investing in high quality leather goods, the type of leather and its tanning process play a...

Why Hand-Stitched Leather Lasts a Lifetime | Ke...

November 28, 2025

Why buy a leather accessory that only lasts a season? At Keep Studio, every piece is made with the traditional saddle stitch—a hand-sewing technique where each thread locks itself, ensuring...

Why Hand-Stitched Leather Lasts a Lifetime | Ke...

November 28, 2025

Why buy a leather accessory that only lasts a season? At Keep Studio, every piece is made with the traditional saddle stitch—a hand-sewing technique where each thread locks itself, ensuring...

How to Care for Vegetable-Tanned Leather | Keep...

November 4, 2025

Caring for vegetable-tanned leather is simple — and makes your piece even more beautiful over time. Here’s how to clean, nourish, and protect your handmade Keep Studio bag or wallet...

How to Care for Vegetable-Tanned Leather | Keep...

November 4, 2025

Caring for vegetable-tanned leather is simple — and makes your piece even more beautiful over time. Here’s how to clean, nourish, and protect your handmade Keep Studio bag or wallet...

Let customers speak for us

from 27 reviews

I bought a battered Bottega Veneta bag ( preloved) - Rachel has transformed it ! She is brilliant - highly recommend, my bag looks amazing

Louise Ritchie

03/10/2026

Keep-Studio

Rachel refurbished a beloved bag for me. She did an absolutely amazing job and went over and above to make it look wonderful. She also managed to maintain the ‘vintage’ look. I have no doubt that I will be asking Rachel to do more work for me in future. She is fantastic at what she does.

Kylie Pentelow

03/05/2026

Some years ago my much loved leather jacket had a disagreement with a piece of steel in the engine room on M.V. Balmoral. From then on it had an ugly tear that was 'repaired' with leather glue. The glue discoloured the finish and had a glossy appearance that didn't flex. It looked horrible, turning a lovely soft and well worn jacket of great sentimental value into something that was only suitable for gardening.

I made various attempts to get it repaired but all were met with a slightly off hand response and a 'pay now, send it to us and we will try and fix it - if and when we can' approach. I gave up. The jacket stayed in the wardrobe on death row.

Before consigning my old friend to gardening duty I had one last try at saving it. After more failed attempts to find a repairer who wasn't franchised or in some distant part of the country, I tried Keep Studio in Clevedon .... and struck gold. Rachel immediately understood what I wanted, that the jacket had many stories to tell and that I didn't want my old friend sitting unloved at the back of a cupboard. Rather than a 'send it to us and we will get round to it', her response was 'bring it over and lets have a look'.

An hour later it was being lovingly inspected, a very reasonable price agreed and while no promises were made, there seemed to be a chance it could be fixed, but would never be perfect. The mark where a name sticker had been attached to me during a long forgotten meeting was also inspected - no words said about the desecration of a lovely jacket - and that was included as part of the work required, along with various other scuffs and dings.

Four days later I got a call to say it was ready, but wasn't 'as good as had been hoped'. I prepared for the worst and went to collect. Then I saw the repair.

Actually, I couldn't see it. Eventually with very close inspection there was a slight mark and a very small bump by the pocket. The leather had been recoloured and an internal patch applied, the rip had been filled and unless you knew where to look and were familiar with the texture, it was invisible.

For no additional cost the sticker mark had been removed, ( OK, sorry, it won't happen again - I promise ) various other niggles sorted out, advice given on feeding the leather to preserve it and also a good humoured suggestion about not letting other people put stickers on me - ever ! If this job was 'not as good as hoped' then a good job must be a return to showroom condition.

So despite an argument with a large marine diesel engine, my old friend is back in daily use and only Rachel and I will ever know the indignities it has suffered. My new resolve is to try and treat it with the care it deserves and the recommended leather treatment is on the kitchen table waiting for the first application.

Verdict:

One very happy and satisfied customer. Good price, beautiful job, and a friendly and informative visit - and best of all no visible signs of the abuse the poor jacket has suffered in the past 40 years !

A brilliant job Rachel. Thanks indeed.

Ross Floyd

01/21/2026

Fantastic work

I brought a very well used and beloved leather bag into be fixed.
I nearly opted to fix it myself and I’m so glad I didn’t.
Rachel was able to fix it perfectly and in a way that looks just like the original stitching. It’s much sturdier and looks so much better after she also conditioned it. When I went to collect it she also gave me some tips on how to look after it and future proof it, which was much appreciated. It’s great to go to someone who clearly knows their craft and has such great talent for it. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Fran M

09/21/2025

Perfect!

Such a beautiful case and excellent craftsmanship; I get so many compliments on it. I love using my case- I can't recommend getting one enough! xx

Tia

08/04/2025

iPad/ Tablet | Wrap Case

Absolutely beautiful

Absolutely beautiful, a work of art.
The attention to detail is second to none.
Rachel is a class act.

08/03/2025

Handmade Elton Leather Cross Body Bag with studs by Keep Studio

A lovely and very handy pouch for storing all sorts - makeup/ pens and my iPod are my favourite uses

A lovely and very handy pouch for storing all sorts - makeup/ pens and my iPod are my favourite uses. Leather just gets better and better with use, love it!

Coleridge Leather Clutch

Bag Spa

Desperate to give my beloved preloved Bottega bag a little spa and a touch up Rachel at Keep Studios came to my rescue. She sensitively glued its split ends and gave her a spruce up - she looks gorgeous ! Speedy and caring service Thankyou Rachel , highly recommended

07/31/2025

Really good quality and design

Really good quality and design, very nicely made!

Laurence

07/21/2025

The Triangle Leather Pouch

A relatively simple problem solved with such expert advice and workmanship. The repair to my synthetic guitar case handle is superb. The quality and design is brilliant and should make my case last so much longer. The match of leather to the rest of the case is better than I could have hoped for. Top job! Thanks

Andy Davis

07/09/2025

Absolutely delighted with my custom briefcase bag! Rachel was great from start to finish, she listened to my requests in the initial consultation explaining how different things could look and how they could impact the price.

Her expertise and patience were exceptional guiding me through the options, extensive conversations on the different choices of leather and colour and updated me of progress.

The final product was exceptional and I love my bag “Winston”!

William Shelton

04/26/2025

Absolutely delighted with my bag repair on my DKNY handbag handles, thank you Rachel 👍 you’ve done an amazing job, its like new x

Emma Barnicoat

03/08/2025

Great selection of treasures and gifts. I have one of Rachel's lovely credit card holders. It's not left my pockets since last year and looks even better with age. Really good to see proper skilled artisans and lovely work all in one place.

Joel Coniston

08/08/2024

A wonderful shop, with two equally wonderful ladies.
I have purchased both jewellery & leather pieces, all of which were made with love and to an exceptional standard. I have been fortunate enough to commission a number of beautiful leather bags, wallets and airtag holders, for myself and gifts for my family.
These special pieces have increased in beauty as time has passed.
A shop not to be missed, nothing is too much trouble.

T Hill

Absolutely love this store. So many beautifully handcrafted pieces. Perfect for special gifts or to just treat yourself. Would highly recommend.

Marie Coniston

08/06/2024

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Why choose Vegetable tanned leather over Chrome...

Why choose Vegetable tanned leather over Chrome...

Why Hand-Stitched Leather Lasts a Lifetime | Ke...

Why Hand-Stitched Leather Lasts a Lifetime | Ke...

How to Care for Vegetable-Tanned Leather | Keep...

How to Care for Vegetable-Tanned Leather | Keep...

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