Sarah Jane Williams creates custom crafted leather goods for men, women and the home that she sells under the name Williams Handmade. But what really wowed us were her unique pieces of luggage, trunks and cases in incredibly unusual shapes and designs.
Williams British Handmade Luggage
Made with elegant bridle leather and hand-forged metal work by Joe Macneil of Macneil Metalcraft, these bespoke pieces from Sarah Williams are both unusual and beautiful.
Sarah set out to create a collection of original and fashionable artifacts utilizing historical and traditional methods of craftsmanship. Incorporating solid brass frames, trim and badging, the high quality leather pieces are entirely saddle-stitched by hand. The result is her “Crafted Fashion” collection.
Laptop Case with space to hold Mac Book and secret drawer:
Day case with milled brass frame, trim and hardware:
Briefcases with milled brass fittings and frames:
Each case is embellished with an engraved brass badge:
Large luggage trunk with solid brass frame and trim:
Picnic case with solid brass frame, locks and trim:
Satchels:
Various other cases from her Orient and 1985 Collections:
Lucille:
Vera:
Audrey:
Each item shown in this post is produced by hand, with all stitching completed by hand. All of these pieces are made to order and usually take 4- 6 weeks.
Sarah Jane Williams poses with one of her trunks:
above image courtesy of Centurion Magazine
Other Images courtesy of Sarah Jane Williams and Joe Macneil.
Sarah was one of the talented craftsmen featured in Selfridge’s annual Bright Young Things initiative in 2013:
As of 2022, Williams Handmade now carries predominantly handbags, backpacks and small leather goods. They also offer leather craft workshops and other bespoke items.
