25 June 2026
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the OTZI Workshop
Step inside the OTZI workshop for a day in the life — two workshops, one team, and everything handmade in Norfolk.
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When the ancient Iceman, Ötzi, was discovered after 5,000 years in the ice, his leather gear was still intact. We named our company OTZI because he reminds us that true craft is rooted in tradition, longevity, and purpose; shaped by necessity, made with care, and built to last.
Learn more about the workshop where we make the pieces; the team who make them; and the materials we make them with.
Blogposts
16 June 2026
The Art of Sustainable Vegetable-Tanned Leather: A Spotlight on Virgilio Conceria Artigiana
Discover how OTZI sources premium vegetable-tanned leather from Italy's sustainable leather district to craft durable...
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24 April 2026
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 highlight the heritage craftspeople...
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17 September 2025
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...
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17 August 2025
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 materi...
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11 June 2025
OTZI Craft and Design
I (Isabelle) do not have a background in craft or design. Otis, on the other hand, has spent all of his working life ...
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