Belting leather
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about belting leather
Project • By Spinneybeck • Shops
Mulberry Paris
For the new Paris flagship store of Mulberry, the British luxury brand known for its iconic leather goods, Spinneybeck collaborator, Genevieve Bennett, drew upon its rich heritage rooted in English traditions. The ornate carved medieval stonework of the Wells Cathedral in the heart of Somerset, specifically a notable floral motif above the fluted medieval archways, was an important influence. The resulting ‘Tudor Rose’ pattern is combined with geometric latticework that evokes its English cultural origin while feeling unmistakably contemporary. The resulting design is laser engraved on full grain, vegetable tanned Belting Leather tiles which create a striking bespoke backdrop and combine the beauty and warmth of a natural leather with the p... More
Product • By Spinneybeck • Tratto
Tratto
Tratto, meaning traction or stretch in Italian, is a unique screen made from stretched CNC cut Belting Leather held in traction within an aluminum frame. Designed by noted architect, Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, the screen acts as an impactful feature wall or space divider in 26 colors of Belting Leather. The leather is sliced and stretched creating sculptural shapes with an interesting play of positive and negative space. The screen affords space separation without blocking light or sight lines and is materially efficient since it stretches the leather to more than twice its length. Appropriate for contract, hospitality, and residential environments, Tratto is available in several standard widths and heights and multiple screens may be lin... More