A family craft, carried forward
Leather has run through three generations of the family. Today every strap is made by hand, for one watch and the person who wears it.
In 1988, my grandfather and father took their first steps into the world of leather with a small shoe repair workshop. At that time, working with leather was more than a profession. It was a craft, practised with passion and care.
Three generations of leather
1988
A shoe repair workshop
My grandfather and father work with leather together for a number of years. As circumstances change, the family moves into other industries and the craft is set aside.
2022
Returning to leather
After years building a career in media, the wish to revive the family craft never leaves me. I begin making leather goods by hand, and soon realise that what I want to create are bespoke pieces, made with care and intention. The work becomes Atelier Taha.
Today
Watch straps, made by hand
Watch straps have become the signature of the atelier. Each one is made for its owner and reflects their style, story and character. Every stitch is done by hand.
At the workbench
Cutting, punching and stitching: every strap is made by hand in the workshop.
The finest materials, chosen with care
The leathers come from renowned tanneries in France and Italy. All other components are supplied by respected producers in England, Germany, Japan, France and Italy. Quality is the foundation of the work.
What guides the work
By hand
Every stitch is done by hand, and every material is selected with care.
For one owner
Each strap is made for the individual and reflects the style and character of the person who wears it.
Made in Germany
Handcrafted in Germany, carrying a family craft into the future with a modern touch.
The maker behind the straps
How Taha came back to leather, how each strap is made in the workshop, and what he cares about at the bench.