Small batch leather goods built to outlast trends, endure lifeÕs adventures, and tell your story along the way. My work is rooted in a desire to solve everyday problems through art and a deep appreciation for goods that improve with time. IÕm drawn to objects that tell stories and pieces that wear in (not out) and leather does that better than almost any other material. It records lifeÕs moments in every scuff and develops a patina that reflects a life well-lived. I founded Middleyak Leather Co with a simple goal to create "goods with grit" and in a world of fast fashion, I aim to offer something slower and more intentional. Every piece is crafted using a combination of hand tools, hand sewing, and machine sewing; culminating in a work of art that eventually includes as much of its wearer as it does the maker. In the end, Middleyak is more than pretty leather goods, itÕs a reminder that durability, beauty, and purpose can coexist in the things we carry every day. Quips and Payne is my sister brand and alter-ego. Founded on the same principals of quality, beauty, and purpose; Quips is designed to transform its wearer into a work of fantasy through small-batch leather accessories that exude confidence.