TELLER was originally launched in Los Angeles from a desire to create uniquely designed, high-quality, handmade leather goods for those who value authenticity, individuality, and timeless craftsmanship.
From design to completion, every piece is now entirely handcrafted in my Chicago workshop.
The leathers I have in my studio are more than just the materials I make my creations out of. They are, for me, like individuals in human life.
Out of respect for the fact that leather was once part of living animals, I do my leather crafting as a process of keeping them alive by transforming them into something beautiful, with new looks and personalities that enhance their own natural beauty and character.
Regardless of how they look and where they come from, all the leather I use for my creations are equally important for me and worthy of a new life.
Leather breathes and keeps changing in appearance, strength and softness with age and tells its own story. It's my great hope that you enjoy the beauty of its changing character and add a new story to your TELLER product.
HIROMI