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The Art of Oak Bark Tanned Leather: A Spotlight on J & FJ Baker

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, […]

Thoughts on Leather in Otzi’s Design and Craft

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 in Handcrafted Furniture: Otzi’s practices and ambitions

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 […]

A day in the Otzi workshop

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 […]