LEATHER REJUVENATION

To prolong the longevity of your leather, we suggest bringing your  leather goods back to our studio for a deep clean and conditioning.  This complementary service will keep the leather's quality soft and supple.

 

 

Have a non-Free Bird of California bag in need of conditioning? We would love to help you. 


LEATHER RENEWAL AND REPAIR




A lot of times looking at our old bags, you think your favorite bag's glory days are long gone.  Those sad sac cases just aren't so!

Don't give up on your favorite pieces. FreeBird of California can professionally repair a variety of leather goods and get your favorite item the refresh it needs.

For local Bay Area customers, pop over to our Oakland studio for repair consultation

 

 

REPAIRS OFFERED INCLUDE:
REPLACE STRAPS CLEAN/WASH CLEAN LINING REPAIR LINING STITCHING
SHORTEN/LENGTHEN STRAPS CONDITION REPAIR, REPLACE OR ADD HARDWARE
STITCH AND REBUILD STRAPS REFINISH/DYE LEATHER REPLACEMENT OF PIPING/BINDING
TAB/HANDLE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ADD PROTECTANT FINISH RESEAL EDGES


Please note: We always retain the right as crafters to say no if a leather product cannot be repaired in a professional manner.

Contact us at info@freebirdca.com to discuss the details of your project and to schedule an appointment.

our values

Ethical Sourcing

We choose to partner with suppliers that certify fair labor practices through the supply chain and tanneries from the Leather Working Group that value following strict waste protocols, reduce energy usage and water re-treatment in the tanning process.

Sustainability

Since this is leather, in respect to the hides we believe in using as much as possible and try to produce as close to zero waste as possible. Through upcycling, handbag scraps can be remade into earrings and keychains or filling for cushions

Locally Made

A living wage is a human right. Our goods are produced locally and employees paid a living wage in a safe working environment.

Timelessness

We provide leather goods repair and reconditioning to keep your products lasting a lifetime and out of the landfill.

To learn more about our repair services.

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Our Mission

Freebird of CA creates timeless leather pieces, of uncompromising quality built to last. Skillfully handcrafted in Oakland, California.

About the Designer

Amber Washington started Freebird of California after finding an unlikely passion in leather as a designer for the leather watch strap brand, Hugel. In order to fully understand the handmade strap collector industry, Amber researched leathercraft techniques used by the finest leather goods company, Hermes, and spent time teaching herself the art of hand stitched leather.  

An Oakland native and graduate of the Academy of Art University, Amber started her career with 11 years in apparel design and production in Los Angeles, Bangladesh and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Freebird of California was created to merge the three elements of revival of fading local American production and skilled craft, sharing creative skills for community nourishment, and a passion for well made leather goods.

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