At OTZI, we believe the soul of our furniture lies in the materials we choose. To kick off our new series on the heritage craftspeople we partner with, we are looking at J & FJ Baker, the makers of our oak bark tanned leather. A Site of Antiquity in Colyton, Devon Based in Colyton, Devon, […]
The Timeless Versatility of Leather Leather has been used continuously as one of humanity’s primary and primal materials for over seven thousand years, serving a myriad of purposes for both domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes. It has true versatility; the raw hide like, other natural ingredients such as milk and grape juice, can be turned […]
Sustainability is a word that appears everywhere in design and manufacturing, but its meaning can be slippery. For us at Otzi, it’s a set of decisions we make every day in the workshop, from the materials we choose to the way we design, make, and finish each piece. We haven’t yet formally measured our sustainability […]
I (Isabelle) do not have a background in craft or design. Otis, on the other hand, has spent all of his working life making and designing and as a consequence he carries out these activities as second nature – he always has a piece of some material in his hand which he is bending or […]
The day at Otzi starts early, earlier for some than for others. Martin, one of our woodworkers, is always first through the door of the wood workshop, arriving at the crack of dawn. He prefers to start while the rest of the city is still waking up, often so he can finish a little earlier […]