For Love of Tradition
Laudetur Iesus Christus!
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I'm Veronica, the busiest (although not the only) artisan behind Roman Rite Crafts. I first began in leatherwork by following that desire which is so common to Catholic women of traditional inclination: the creative urge to make handicrafts in the home.
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Patching projects soon gave way to quilting pillows and sewing tiny doll dresses for the nieces, but this just wasn't enough. Going on to learn leather crafting brought a whole different horizon of adventure – and one for which I soon learned I had a knack. There is something deeply rewarding about working with such classic, rugged, natural materials, and Roman Rite Crafts is my way of sharing that joy with you!
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Like the others behind the scenes at Roman Rite Crafts, the Catholic Faith – and above all, its expression in the Traditional Latin Mass – is the greatest treasure of my life. I pray that my handiwork can bring you not only remarkable handmade leather items of the highest quality, but a means to proclaim the infinite worth of our sacred heritage.
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Leather and Beeswax...
...they go together like cassock and surplice!
Although able to work in vegetable-tanned and other chromium-tanned leathers, we typically work with premium top-grain, oil-tanned sides. This type of leather exhibits an amazing range of vibrant colors and textures, often with a firm but supple hand that makes it perfect for smaller items like ours.
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We source all of our leathers from the American midwest, selecting only the best pieces that will wear beautifully, acquire a unique patina, and stand the test of time. As such, all of our items are made in tiny batches from materials currently in stock, and custom orders take a bit more time.
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Our stitching is with a high-grade bonded nylon for durability, and many of our products are finished with a semi-gloss edge, created by buffing with the same 100% beeswax that we use for blessed candles at home. (In our opinion, the only smell more pleasant than genuine leather is a beeswax-finished leather!)
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We are the artisans, and you are the patrons – restoring Catholic culture.
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Long live Christ the King!