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The Better Melon by Jane Zhang

A conversation about the identity of an artist versus a business owner, how small businesses build meaningful connections with customers, and what it means to run a business that champions sustainability.

 

 The Fashion Zone - Toronto Metropolitan University 

We are a father-daughter team of leather workers who specialize in handcrafted leather goods. While we are unable to accomodate large scale production (so far), we pride ourselves as artisans. Each item is produced in small batches, starting in a sketchbook, patterned and created by our own hands. This makes each item unique by their make straying from the run-of-the-mill factory product. We can proudly say that every single aspect of production is completed in our small-site facility in Rosemont, Ontario.

 

Toronto Star // Yes, holiday craft shows are cancelled in Toronto, but we have the top finds from online marketplaces

The HandMade for the Holidays market usually brings together more than 200 artisans at a convention centre in Niagara Falls. This year, this well-curated group is online at handmademarket.ca. The lineup includes Sadelmager Design House, a small-batch leather bag crafter from North York. This messenger bag makes a powerful statement while keeping form and functionality in mind. Available in oxblood or black.